Updated On: 20 May, 2025 01:24 PM IST | Mumbra | Rajendra B. Aklekar
The incident occurred when a local train ran over a buffalo near Thane station, with the animal’s carcass becoming entangled in the wheels. The train made an emergency halt, bringing rail traffic on the route to a standstill

All fast trains operating between Thane and Kalyan were diverted to the down slow line. (Pic/Akshay Mahapadi)
At approximately 10:30 am on Tuesday, a fast local train on its way to Kalyan struck a stray cattle near Mumbra railway station, resulting in the animal's immediate death. The impact was severe, and the force of the collision caused the carcass to become lodged in the wheels of the train.
The accident led to a major disruption in rail services after the carcass of the buffalo became entangled in the wheels of the local train.