Two Railway gangmen killed while inspecting track

Two railway gangmen were killed after being hit by a goods train while inspecting a railway line, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place near Ujhani Railway station when gangmen Dilip (32) and Hasif (30) were inspecting the railway line.

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Due to severe cold both of them had covered their ears and probably could not hear the approaching train, police said.

The bodies have been sent for postmortem.

A probe has been ordered by railways.