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Lioness Killed by Train in Junagadh Marks First Railway Wildlife Fatality in Two Years
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 15 Nov 2026, 10:01 PM
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A lioness was fatally struck by a train on the railway line near Junagadh, Gujarat, the first such wildlife casualty on Indian rails in two years.
A lioness was hit and killed by a passing train on the railway track close to Junagadh in Gujarat. The incident was reported by local railway officials early on Wednesday.
The death marks the first recorded wildlife fatality on Indian railway lines in the past two years, highlighting the rarity of such collisions despite the country's extensive rail network.
State wildlife authorities have been notified and are expected to examine the site to understand how the animal entered the track corridor. Officials may also review safety measures near forested stretches to prevent future incidents.
The death marks the first recorded wildlife fatality on Indian railway lines in the past two years, highlighting the rarity of such collisions despite the country's extensive rail network.
State wildlife authorities have been notified and are expected to examine the site to understand how the animal entered the track corridor. Officials may also review safety measures near forested stretches to prevent future incidents.