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Bihar Tragedy: Three Teens Playing PUBG on Railway Tracks Killed by Approaching Train

The teenagers, engrossed in the mobile game with earphones on, failed to notice the incoming train in Bihar’s West Champaran district.

January 3, 2025: In a heartbreaking incident, three teenagers lost their lives while playing PUBG on railway tracks in Bihar’s West Champaran district on Thursday. The accident occurred near Royal School at Mansa Tola on the Narkatiaganj-Muzaffarpur rail section under the jurisdiction of the Mufassil police station.

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The Incident:

  • The teenagers were engrossed in the mobile game PUBG and had earphones plugged in, which prevented them from hearing the approaching train.
  • The victims were identified as Furkan Alam from Railway Gumti, Sameer Alam from Bari Tola, and Habibullah Ansari.
  • Local residents rushed to the scene, overwhelmed with grief and shock.

Investigation Underway:

Authorities, including SDPO Vivek Deep and the Railway Police, have initiated an investigation to determine the precise circumstances of the tragedy.

  • Preliminary findings suggest the teens were deeply engaged in the game while seated on the tracks, oblivious to their surroundings.
  • The families of the victims have taken their bodies for burial rites.

Safety Concerns Raised:

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The tragic incident underscores the dangers of playing mobile games in unsafe environments, especially near railway tracks. Authorities are urging parents to:

  • Monitor children’s gaming habits.
  • Educate them about safety protocols in public spaces.
  • Raise awareness about the hazards of distraction near high-risk areas like railway tracks.

“We are communicating with the families and conducting a thorough investigation. Preliminary reports indicate that the teenagers were playing mobile games on the tracks with earphones on, making them unaware of the approaching train,” said SDPO Vivek Deep.

This incident serves as a harsh reminder of the consequences of negligence in high-risk environments and the urgent need for better parental supervision and awareness programs.

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Bihar Train Accident, PUBG Accident, Teenagers Killed by Train, Railway Track Tragedy, Mobile Gaming Hazards, Bihar News, Railway Safety, Parental Supervision.

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