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Unidentified Man Succumbs to Train Injuries in Ludhiana After 72-Hour Identification Wait
✍️ Amar Ujala · Ludhiana
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:31 PM
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An unidentified man who was struck by a train in Ludhiana died after a 72‑hour period during which authorities attempted to confirm his identity.
Ludhiana police reported that an unidentified male pedestrian was hit by a passing train on a city track. The victim was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he remained under critical care.
Despite medical efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries after a three‑day period during which officials worked to establish his identity through forensic checks and inquiries with local residents.
The investigation continues to determine the circumstances that led the individual onto the tracks, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help confirm his identity.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns at railway crossings in the region, prompting calls for enhanced signage and barriers to prevent similar tragedies.
Despite medical efforts, the man succumbed to his injuries after a three‑day period during which officials worked to establish his identity through forensic checks and inquiries with local residents.
The investigation continues to determine the circumstances that led the individual onto the tracks, and authorities have appealed to the public for any information that could help confirm his identity.
The incident underscores ongoing safety concerns at railway crossings in the region, prompting calls for enhanced signage and barriers to prevent similar tragedies.