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Incorrectly Installed Drain Caused Fatal Train Derailment, Inquiry Finds

Incorrectly Installed Drain Caused Fatal Train Derailment, Inquiry Finds

By Fatma Younis

An inquiry has found that an incorrectly installed drain contributed to a train derailment that killed three people, concluding that the fatal accident could have been avoided.

Drainage failure identified as key factor

The investigation determined that the drainage system had been improperly installed, creating conditions that led to the derailment. The inquiry's findings indicate that proper installation and maintenance of the drainage infrastructure would have prevented the tragedy.

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