Karimnagar, January 8: An aged person, who was crossing the railway line at the Uppal Railway gate under Kamanpur mandal of this district, was run over by a speeding train. He died on the spot.
Another aged person, who was also crossing the railway line along with him, escaped with grievous injuries.
According to the information, Kanda Rajaiah, 70, and Papi Reddy, 69, of Dharmarajupalli under Huzurabad mandal were going to Uppal Bank when they tried to cross the railway line. Rajaiah who was grievously injured was rushed to the hospital.
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