Two rails dash at Gorakhpur; 14 killed

In the midnight on Tuesday (early on Wednesday), two passenger trains hit with each other at Gorakhpur. In this accident, as many as 14 passengers died, while 40 other sustained stern injuries. The condition of many victims is said to be very critical. It is likely that the death toll may increase further. The victims have been rushed to various hospitals. The rescue measures have been undertaken by the railway authorities. As many as 7 trains have been reportedly cancelled in this route. More details in the matter are awaited.

Nowadays, mishaps have been on a rise. Let it be a mishap on the road or fire or otherwise, the main reason turns to be the reckless attitude of the people. There is a need to exact the situation so as to prevent the accidents. Surely, if timely preventive measures would have been adopted, most of the accidents could have been avoided. The people need to be educated. Better and wide publicity through the mass media channels may be opted for the same. Entertainment-Education concepts are most befitting in this case and will surely prove effective.