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News Entry# 555494
Jun 10 (16:36) Through the Lens of Tragedy: A Photojournalist's Account of the Bihar Train Derailment
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Jun 10 2024 (16:36)
Station Tag: RafiGanj/RFJ added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975

Jun 10 2024 (16:36)
Train Tag: Howrah - New Delhi Rajdhani Express (Via Gaya)/12301 added by jishnuthakur12301^~/1777975
India train crash: Haunting images of a deadly 2002 disaster

In September 2002, photojournalist Saibal Das was on the Rajdhani Express bound for Delhi when it derailed near Rafiganj station in Bihar. Das, who had recently recovered from a heart attack, captured the aftermath of the tragedy with his camera. The accident occurred at around 130 km/h, leaving 130 dead. Das...
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describes the chaotic scene, the villagers who rushed to help, and the harrowing images he captured. He highlights the generosity of strangers, including the Sikh drivers who offered free rides to passengers arriving in Delhi. He recalls the resilience of the survivors, the villagers' unwavering support, and the chilling emptiness in the eyes of the injured.

September 2002 mein, photojournalist Saibal Das Delhi jaane wali Rajdhani Express mein the, jab ye Bihar ke Rafiganj station ke paas derailed hui. Das, jo ki ek heart attack se recovery kar rahe the, unhone apne camera se is tragedy ka aftermath capture kiya. Accident around 130 km/h ki speed pe...
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hua, jisme 130 logon ki jaan gayi. Das ne chaotic scene, villagers ka help karne ka, and unhone jo harrowing images capture kiye unhe describe kiya. Unhone strangers ki generosity ko highlight kiya, jisme Delhi pahunchne par Sikh drivers ka free ride offer karna bhi shamil hai. Unhone survivors ki resilience, villagers ka unwavering support, and injured logon ki aankhon mein chilling emptiness ko yaad kiya.
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