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On Saturday night at around 8:26 PM, the engine of the Pune Special Express derailed during shunting operations at Muzaffarpur Junction in Bihar. The engine's front six wheels went off the tracks. While there was initial panic, train services were not disrupted. Rescue operations started around 9:30 PM and continued late...
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into the night. The incident occurred when the shunting driver, Vinod Kumar, moved the engine towards the junction without receiving a shunting signal, causing it to derail at the drill point. Blood samples were taken from the driver to test for intoxication. Initial investigations point to the driver's negligence, and he is likely to face disciplinary action following the investigation.