Hyderabad: A severe China rail accident in Yunnan led to 11 deaths on Thursday morning. Two others were injured. Authorities said a seismic equipment test was underway. A test train approached a curved track section. Workers were already present on the track. The train collided with them before stopping.
The incident occurred at Luoyang Town Railway Station in Kunming. CCTV reported that workers entered the area for construction duties. Meanwhile, the train was running tests to detect earthquake signals. Reduced visibility in the curved section contributed to the tragedy.
Emergency teams reached the station quickly. They moved the injured to hospital care. Rescue efforts continued until all victims were accounted for. Officials confirmed that work procedures were being reviewed. They said initial findings point to communication lapses.
Safety concerns highlighted after the China rail accident
The China rail accident raised questions about coordination. Investigators will examine whether workers received warnings. They will study train movement logs. They will also check if protocols for seismic test runs were followed.
Authorities restored normal transport at the station later in the day. They said the exact cause remains under investigation. Officials added that strict action will be taken against responsible parties after the inquiry concludes.
