1Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Sri Venkateswaraa Medical College and Research Center, Ariyur, Puducherry, India
2Professor and Head, Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh
3Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Mamata Medical College, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Online published on 11 August, 2014.
Accident is an unexpected, unplanned occurrence which may involve injury or it may be defined as an unpremeditated event resulting in recognizable damage. Railway related injuries are not those uncommon occurrences in forensic practise. Among the varied presentation of injuries, superficial injuries along with fractures were commonly observed. Proper history taking along with performance of meticulous autopsy following standard protocols is mandatory to resolve the cases associated with railway traffic related deaths. Public awareness linked with strict legislative control is the key for the prevention of railway related injuries and deaths.
Railway Accidents, Pattern of Injuries, Deaths, Preventive Measures
