Darjeeling Toy Train Hits Parked Taxi, Driver Claims Train Was on the ‘Wrong Side’; Video Goes Viral
A bizarre incident involving the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has gone viral after a taxi driver allegedly argued with the loco pilot, insisting that the train was on the 'wrong side' after a collision.
A bizarre incident involving the iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway has gone viral after a taxi driver allegedly argued with the loco pilot, insisting that the train was on the "wrong side" after a collision.
The incident occurred when the century-old Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, popularly known as the Toy Train, brushed against a Mahindra Sumo that had been parked dangerously close to the railway track.
According to reports, instead of accepting the mistake, the driver was seen arguing with the loco pilot, claiming the train should not have been there. The exchange quickly caught the attention of onlookers and has since spread widely on social media, leaving users amused. Mumbai: Viral Video Shows Passenger, TC Clashing Over Marathi on AC Local Train.
Darjeeling Toy Train Hits Parked Taxi, Driver Claims Train Was on the 'Wrong Side'
Darjeeling hill train and taxi collide; driver seen arguing with the loco pilot, insisting the train was on the "wrong side." 😄
Sometimes reality writes better comedy than fiction.
The iconic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway "Toy Train" was proceeding along its fixed, century-old… pic.twitter.com/CW4LP2dvJC
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Unlike road vehicles, trains cannot change lanes, swerve or steer around obstacles. The Darjeeling Toy Train runs on a fixed railway track that has existed for more than 100 years. Nalasopara Viral Video: Tea Vendor Caught Washing Kettles in Dirty Rainwater Near Railway Station.
Authorities later found that the taxi had been parked illegally and negligently close to the tracks. The vehicle was seized, and a case was registered against the driver.
The incident has triggered a flood of humorous reactions online, with many joking that the train was somehow expected to make way for the taxi. As the video continues to circulate, it serves as a light-hearted reminder that railway tracks belong to trains and not parked vehicles.
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