An Amravati-bound train collided with a truck illegally crossing closed railway tracks in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. No injuries were reported, but the collision disrupted the schedules of five trains, including the Mumbai-Amravati Express. The incident caused significant damage to railway infrastructure. Repair work is underway, and legal action may be taken against the truck driver.
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