Guwahati, Oct 10 (PTI) An elephant and her calf died after being hit by a speeding train in Assam's Jorhat district, a forest official said on Monday.

Another wild elephant that sustained injuries in the incident, which occured near Kharikatia railway station, has taken shelter in a nearby tea garden, the official said.

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Medical personnel are trying to tranquilise the animal to provide necessary treatment, he said.

"A female elephant and her calf died on being hit by New Delhi-bound Rajdhani Express on Sunday night, and a third pachyderm was injured.

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"Post mortem of the carcasses have been conducted and huge pits dug to bury them," he added.

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