Goa, July 14 -- A tragic railway accident claimed the life of a 23-year-old man on Monday morning near Sancoale, after he was struck by a moving train while walking along the tracks with earphones in.

The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. between Cansaulim and Sankval at kilometre 99/5-6, as per a wireless message issued by Vasco Railway Police Station. According to a memo from the Deputy Station Master of Vasco Railway Station, the victim was reportedly walking in the middle of the track while talking on his mobile phone and wearing earphones when he was hit by an oncoming train.

Despite the train driver sounding multiple warning horns, the youth did not move away in time. He sustained multiple fatal injuries and died on the spot.

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