Hit by Train, Tusker Dies in Odisha

Hit by train, tusker dies in Odisha

The incident occurred around 11.50 p.m. on Saturday (November 1, 2025) when the Shalimaar-Baripada Express train crossed the Jugal railway station

Hit by train, tusker dies in Odisha - OrissaPOST

Baripada: A 25-year-old tusker died after being hit by a train at Agria level crossings under Betnoti forest Range, forest officials said Sunday. The incident occurred around 11.50pm Saturday when the Shalimaar-Baripada Express train crossed the Jugal railway station. A herd of elephants from Simlipal National Park was roaming in the Betnoti forest range for some days. Baripada Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Gobind Chandra Nayak visited the spo…

Another Elephant Death In Odisha: Tusker Dies After Being Hit By Train In Mayurbhanj

Baripada: In another incident of elephant death in Odisha, a tusker was killed after being hit by a train near Betnoti in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district As per sources, the incident took place near Agria crossing close to Jagal station late on Saturday night when the elephant had moved onto the tracks, apparently in a bid to cross the line. The elephant died on the spot. Following the incident, the train was halted briefly at the site before resum…

Elephant Killed After Train Collision in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj District; Locals Raise Wildlife Safety Concerns

A tragic incident occurred late Saturday night when a tusker was struck and killed by a train near Jogal Railway Station, close to Betanoti in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district. The collision happened around 11:30 p.m., sparking fresh concerns about the safety of elephants and other wildlife crossing railway tracks in the region. The Incident According to […] The post Elephant Killed After Train Collision in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj District; Locals Raise…

Elephant Killed In Train Accident In Mayurbhanj

Mayurbhanj: A tusker was killed after being hit by a speeding train on the railway track near Betanati Range and Baishinga police station in Mayurbhanj

Tusker Killed After Being Hit by Shalimar Express Train in Odisha's Mayurbhanj

Baripada: A tusker was killed after being hit by the Shalimar Express train near Agria railway crossing, around four kilometres from Betnoti in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, late on Saturday night. The train was halted briefly after the accident before resuming its journey. According to locals, the elephant was struck near the level crossing while crossing the tracks. Villagers rushed to the spot and later informed the Betnoti Forest Range Offic…