Bhubaneswar, Feb. 24 -- In an unfortunate incident, an elderly woman lost her life after being hit by a train in Odisha's Boudhdistrict on Tuesday.

The deceased has been identified as Kasturi Ghibila of Khuntiapada village.

According to reports, the incident occurred while the elderly woman was attempting to cross the railway tracks. At that moment, the Bhubaneswar-Purunakatak Intercity Superfast Express approached and reportedly struck her. As a result, she sustained fatal injuries and died on the spot.

Local residents immediately informed the police about the mishap. Upon receiving the information, Boudh police reached the scene, recovered the body, and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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