8 children killed as van hit by train at unmanned crossing

NEW DELHI: In a tragic incident, eight children were killed and several others injured as their school minibus was hit by a train at an unmanned railway crossing in Auraiye area here this morning. The mini bus of Tenderheart School carrying students up to 10 years of age was hit by Varanasi-Allahabad passenger train at gate number 26 between Katka and Madhosingh Railway stations, police said.

Seven children dead after their van collides with a train at an unmanned level crossing in Bhadohi (Uttar Pradesh) pic.twitter.com/HA3HZRnGGd

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The injured have been referred to BHU hospital, police said, adding that the DM and the SP were on the spot to monitor rescue operation.