Train Collision at THDC Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydropower Project Injures 88 Workers in Chamoli
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A collision between two loco trains at the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydropower Project in Chamoli injured 88 workers, with 42 hospitalized in Gopeshwar and 17 in Pipalkoti. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed officials to ensure adequate medical care for the injured. The trains involved were part of a local transportation arrangement for the project, which aims to generate 444 megawatts of electricity upon its expected completion next year.

Dec 31, 2025, 7:55 PM