New Delhi: A 60-year-old man from Kerala, identified as Ali Khan C K, tragically passed away after sustaining severe injuries from an accident involving the upper berth seat in his train compartment. The incident occurred on June 16 while he was traveling on the Ernakulam-Hazrat Nizamuddin Millennium Superfast Express (train number 12645) with a friend. The Government Railway Police (GRP) confirmed that the accident happened due to improper chaining of the upper berth seat by another passenger.How did it happenAli Khan was seated on the lower berth in coach S6 when the upper berth seat fell on him as the train passed through Warangal district in Telangana. He sustained serious neck injuries and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital in Ramagundam. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to a hospital in Hyderabad. Despite the medical efforts, Ali Khan succumbed to his injuries on June 24.Railway authorities respondFollowing the incident, a case was registered by the GRP. The official spokesperson of the Ministry of Railways posted on the social media platform X, clarifying details about the accident. The post stated that Ali Khan was traveling on seat number 57 (lower berth) of the S6 coach. The upper berth seat fell due to improper chaining by a fellow passenger, not because of any damage to the seat itself. The spokesperson emphasized that the seat was in good condition and had been checked at Nizamuddin station, confirming it was not damaged.Clarification on news by onmanorama regarding train number 12645. https://t.co/ODyAmNDjLa pic.twitter.com/40CoC13vp8— Spokesperson Railways (@SpokespersonIR) June 26, 2024The death of Ali Khan C K has left his family and community in Kerala in mourning. The Railway authorities urged passengers to ensure that all seats and berths are properly secured to prevent such tragic accidents. However, they have reiterated their commitment to passenger safety and have called for stricter adherence to safety protocols to prevent future incidents.
