President of India Condoles the Loss of Lives in Train Accident in Bihar

<p>The President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the loss of lives in an accident in which a speeding train rammed into an auto-rickshaw at a railway crossing in East Champaran District of Bihar.</p><p>In his message to Dr. D.Y. Patil, Governor of Bihar, the President has said "I am extremely saddened to learn about the accident in which, a speeding train rammed into an auto-rickshaw at a railway crossing in Bihar’s East Champaran District. I understand a number of persons, including children lost their lives and some were critically injured.</p><p>I call upon the State Government and Railway authorities to provide all possible assistance to the bereaved families as well as the best of medical attention to the injured. I am sure authorities will also take necessary measures to urgently investigate the cause of the incident and put in place necessary remedial measures.</p><p>Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish speedy recovery to the injured persons”.</p><p>This release issued at 2020 hrs.</p>