Fatal Train Collision in India Kills Hundreds; Safety Concerns Raised

A train crash in Odisha, India involving two passenger trains and a freight train killed at least 275 people and injured over 1,000.
The crash was caused by an error in the electronic signaling system that led a train to wrongly change tracks and crash into a freight train.
Rescue efforts concluded and government officials have vowed to investigate the cause of the accident and hold those responsible accountable.
India has one of the largest railway networks in the world but suffers from dated infrastructure and hundreds of train accidents annually.
Experts suggest more investment is needed in safety mechanisms like signaling technology and track maintenance to prevent future disasters.