Around 60 goats have died after being run over by an oncoming train while crossing the railway tracks, officials have confirmed.The incident took place in the Dornal village in Dharur Mandal of Vikarabad district. According to officials, the goats belonged to a shepherd named Kishtappa.“60 goats were hit by a train while they were crossing tracks at Dornal village, Tharoor mandal today. 60 goats died on the spot,” officials told ANI.Source: screengrabFurther investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.Telangana goat tragedy follows Uttarakhand goat deaths in MarchThe incident in Telangana is reminiscent of the incident in Uttarakhands Uttarkashi, where around 350 goats were hit by a lightning strike and died.Uttarkashi. About 350 goats died due to lightning in the forest of Mathanau Tok. On Sunday morning, the team of Administration and Veterinary Department will reach the spot, only after which the damage will be assessed and the cause of death will be ascertained. #Uttarakhand pic.twitter.com/DC9we56F5X— RW • Rishikesh Writings (@RwRishikesh) March 26, 2023
