{
  "id": 14891137,
  "title": "Train Drags Car For 50 Metres At Railway Crossing In Ratlam After Drunk Gatekeeper Closes Barrier In Mid | VIDEO",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/train-drags-car-for-50-metres-at-railway-crossing-in-ratlam-after",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T06:35:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/train-drags-car-for-50-metres-at-railway-crossing-in-ratlam-after-drunk-gatekeeper-closes-barrier-in-mid-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video surfaced on social media depicting a train colliding with a car that had been stranded on a railway track in Ratlam, Madhya Pradesh. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The incident occurred at Level Crossing No. 190 near the Sejawata-Banjli Bypass around 10:30 pm on Thursday. It was alleged that the railway gatekeeper had consumed alcohol prior to the collision, as beer cans and disposable glasses were discovered in his cabin. The car was driven by Pranav Upadhyay, a resident of Taal in Ratlam, who was en route to his maternal grandfather's house in Ved Vyas Colony to attend his brother's pre-wedding celebrations.\n\nThe Valsad-Hisar train (04728), heading from Ratlam to Chittorgarh, was passing through the crossing when the accident took place. The locomotive pilot sounded the horn and slowed the train down upon noticing the car on the track, but the train ended up dragging the vehicle for approximately 50 meters before the pilot managed to stop it. The car sustained significant damage. Pranav reported that he had crossed the crossing and entered the gate when it suddenly closed. He claimed that the gatekeeper was unresponsive and appeared intoxicated, insisting that the train would arrive on the other track. Pranav said he confronted the gatekeeper, who did not realize the car was on the tracks. Upon the train's approach, Pranav exited the vehicle and sought safety.\n\nPranav alleged that beer cans and disposable glasses were found inside the gatekeeper's cabin, and he also claimed to have recorded a video of the gatekeeper and the discovered items. Apart from the damaged car, Pranav mentioned that his laptop, mobile phone, and purse were missing. Railway rescue teams, RPF personnel, Ratlam police, and the Divisional Railway Manager (DRM) responded to the scene. The damaged car was lifted away using a crane, and the track was cleared for the train to resume its journey. The DRM confirmed that an investigation into the incident and the allegations against the gatekeeper were underway.",
  "summary": "Ratlam Train-Car Collision: A video showing a train hitting a car stranded on a railway track in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam has surfaced on social media. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported in the incident. The collision occurred at Level Crossing No. 190 near the Sejawata-Banjli Bypass on Thursday around 10:30 pm. The railway gatekeeper was allegedly under the influence of alcohol at the…",
  "key_points": [
    "Train dragged car 50 meters at Ratlam railway crossing",
    "Gatekeeper alleged to be drunk before collision",
    "No injuries reported, investigation underway"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV - India News",
        "title": "Video: Train Rams Car At Railway Crossing, Driver Escapes, Alleges Gateman Was Drunk",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/video-train-rams-car-at-railway-crossing-driver-escapes-alleges",
        "published": "2026-10-16T06:23:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}