Sundargarh: An elephant calf was mowed down by a goods train near Bondamunda in Rourkela in Sundargarh district on Monday evening.
As per reports, the train hit a herd of elephants, resulting in the immediate death of one calf.
Local residents had been in a panic as the herd of elephants entered residential areas. In an attempt to drive the herd away, the elephants ran towards the oncoming goods train, leading to the tragic collision. It is believed that the other two elephants were also injured.
Forest Department officials and local police were notified and arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation and take necessary actions.
The forest department team and the police have recovered the dead body of the elephant. The forest department is trying to reach the two elephants who were critically injured. The other elephants have escaped into the forest.
