Bangalore : Forty children enjoying their ride in a toy train had a miraculous escape after one of its wheels careened off the rails at Dr Rajkumar Park on Sunday evening.
However, the alert driver brought the train to a halt, preventing any casualties. One of the bogies, too, jerked to a halt without toppling, BBMP officials said.
Dr Rajkumar Park at Hanumanthnagar is also known as Jinke Park (deer park). The accident happened at 7.30pm, the officials said, and attributed it to the wheel going out of alignment. Jinke Park’s toy train is modelled on Putaani Express of Cubbon Park. Though in the pipeline for a few years, the train developed teething problems and started operations two months ago.
Confirming the accident, Kempegowda Nagar police said no one was injured. Though most of the track is on an elevated section, the accident happened on a stretch along the ground, they added.
BBMP officials said the service has been discontinued till further notice. Corporator K Chandrashekar, however , said the accident was a minor one and train services resumed within minutes. He said the train was operated by a contractor.-Times of India