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28 Dead in Fatal Train-Bus Collision on September 12, 1986
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:38 PM
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On September 12, 1986, a collision between a passenger train and a bus resulted in 28 fatalities, marking one of the deadliest road‑rail accidents in India’s recent history.
A tragic accident unfolded on September 12, 1986, when a passenger train struck a bus at a level crossing, killing 28 people. The collision occurred at an unnamed crossing, and emergency services rushed to the scene, but the impact was severe enough to cause multiple fatalities and injuries.
Investigations conducted after the incident highlighted the lack of adequate safety measures at the crossing, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of rail‑road intersection protocols. Authorities at the time recommended installing warning signals and barriers to prevent similar tragedies.
The 1986 disaster remains a somber reminder of the risks associated with unprotected level crossings in India, influencing subsequent policy discussions on railway safety and infrastructure upgrades.
Investigations conducted after the incident highlighted the lack of adequate safety measures at the crossing, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of rail‑road intersection protocols. Authorities at the time recommended installing warning signals and barriers to prevent similar tragedies.
The 1986 disaster remains a somber reminder of the risks associated with unprotected level crossings in India, influencing subsequent policy discussions on railway safety and infrastructure upgrades.