Goods train runs driverless for 80km (India, Feb 26, 2024)

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A goods train rolled down without a driver from Jammu's Kathua to Punjab's Hoshiarpur, stopped by a steep gradient. Suspended officials include drivers. Videos of the train's eerie odyssey went viral. Railways alerted all stations, shut crossings, switched off power. The incident highlights the importance of placing wooden wedges under the wheels to prevent accidents.

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Or enjoy this very badly filmed material (no crash in recording):
 
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