15 killed by train because of curve in track

Fifteen people have been killed by a train while crossing a railway track in India's western Maharashtra state.

Fifteen people have been killed by a train while crossing a railway track in India's western Maharashtra state.

Witnesses say the victims had just got off a train and were crossing the adjoining track.

They didn't see another train coming because of a curve in the track.

The victims included three women and children. At least three other people have been injured in the accident in Jalgaon district.

More than 5,000 people die each year in accidents related to Indian railways, which has the largest rail network in the world.

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