Woman Dies After Being Hit by Train at Dakoha Level Crossing in Jalandhar; Child Escapes Unhurt

May 11, 2026

Jalandhar: A woman died after being struck by a train at the Dakoha railway crossing, located near the Cantt Railway Station in Jalandhar. The deceased woman has not yet been identified. She was a migrant and was attempting to cross the tracks accompanied by a child. At the time of the accident, the railway crossing gates were closed, and the Chandigarh-Amritsar train was approaching from the opposite direction.

The train was already in close proximity to the crossing when the woman began to cross the tracks. As a result, she was struck by the train, though the child managed to escape unhurt. Eyewitnesses reported that the woman died on the spot, while the child was immediately moved to a safer location away from the scene.

The child has been in a state of shock since the incident occurred. Local residents informed the police about the accident. Upon reaching the scene, the police removed the body from the tracks and transported it to the Civil Hospital. The police stated that they are currently conducting inquiries to determine where the woman resided and her place of origin.

Police Statement: Investigating from Both Angles Accident or Suicide

The Government Railway Police (GRP), who arrived at the scene following the incident, stated that they are investigating the case from both perspectives—to determine whether it was an accidental death or a suicide. As the accident occurred late at night, around 9:00 PM, authorities are facing difficulties in locating the woman’s family members. Residents in the vicinity have been instructed to direct anyone inquiring about the woman to the local police station. No relatives of the deceased woman have come forward so far. According to individuals present at the railway crossing, the woman had arrived at the location accompanied by the child.