Fatal Train Collision Claims Elephant's Life in West Bengal: Calf Injured as Herd Attempts to Cross Tracks

Nov 30, 2025 04:56 pm CST

A tragic incident in West Bengal's Jalpaiguri district resulted in an elephant's death and injury to a calf when a train collided with a herd crossing railway tracks in Dhupguri. The accident occurred at 3:45 am Sunday, marking the first such fatality in the area in recent times. Forest officials are working to rescue the injured calf while authorities note the location was not within a designated elephant corridor.