BENGALURU: The Government Railway Police (GRP) on Tuesday arrested the driver of a truck that was abandoned on the railway tracks near Hebbagodi between Heelalige and Carmelaram in Bengaluru and was hit by Mayiladuthurai Express on Monday evening.
Around 8.30pm, the Heavy Goods Vehicle (KA02AE9110) trespassed on the railway tracks between Carmelaram and Heelalige railway stations.
A major accident was averted after the loco pilot of train 06232 Mysuru – Mayiladuthurai Express noticed the truck and applied emergency brakes. However, the locomotive hit the truck, but there were no injuries or casualties.
