Mathura train accident: Probe finds mildly-drunk staff handled train, was watching mobile

Mathura train accident: Probe finds mildly-drunk staff handled train, was watching mobile

A joint report in the Tuesday Mathura train incident, in which an electric multiple unit (EMU) train broke the buffer dead end and climbed on to platform number 2, has found that the staffer was watching his mobile phone while handling the train and was mildly drunk, sources have said. The report, according to the sources, while narrating the prima facie reason of the incident, said that according to the Crew Voice & Video Recording System (CVVR

After Train Climbs Platform In Mathura, Probe Blames 'Drunk' Staffer Who Was Busy On Phone

Preliminary probe details emerged after an electric multiple-unit train climbed onto platform number two at Mathura station. A joint report revealed that a staffer, who was allegedly drunk while handling the train, caused the accident. Sachin, apparently busy on his phone, kept his bag on the train's throttle which reportedly led to the mishap. Watch the video for more.

Mathura train accident caused as staffer was drunk and watching mobile: report

According to the Crew Voice & Video Recording System, after the train arrived at the platform, a staffer named Sachin entered the DTC cab (engine) while watching his mobile phone

Probe finds drunk helper distracted by phone responsible for Mathura train accident

The initial findings, as detailed in the report, suggest that Sachin Kumar had been sent to retrieve the key for the driving trailer coach (DTC) cab. However, in a drunk state and preoccupied with his mobile phone, he negligently left his bag on the engine's throttle, causing it to move forward unexpectedly.