Overview
- Officials said the collision occurred between Bijbehara and Anantnag stations in Anantnag district on Saturday.
- The impact shattered the locomotive’s front glass and the bird was seen inside the driver’s cab.
- The pilot sustained minor facial injuries and received first aid at Anantnag station, according to PTI reports.
- Passengers were declared safe and the train is to resume once inspections are completed, authorities said.
- Footage shared on social media shows the broken windscreen, the eagle in the cab and an onlooker describing the strike, with coverage noting similar wildlife-related transport incidents this year.