Tragedy in Meerut: Man and Horse Lost in Flooded Railway Underpass
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- July 13, 2026
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Man and his horse drown as cart sinks in water‑logged railway underpass in Uttar Pradesh’s Meerut
Heavy rain turned a Meerut railway underpass into a flood trap, sinking a cart and costing a man and his horse their lives.
When the monsoon rains hammered Uttar Pradesh last week, a narrow railway underpass in Meerut turned into a river of its own. The water rose fast, turning the usually dry passage into a dangerous channel.
Jaswant Singh, a local farmer, was hauling a wooden cart loaded with feed for his livestock. He had also tethered his prized horse, “Sheru,” to the cart, hoping to get them both across the underpass to the market on the other side. As they entered, the water was already knee‑deep, but the farmer pressed on, thinking the depth would stay manageable.
Within minutes the current grew stronger. The cart, heavy with feed and the weight of the horse, began to sway. A sudden surge pushed it sideways, the wheels slipped, and the whole load sank into the murky water. By the time on‑lookers shouted for help, the cart was nearly submerged, and both man and animal were struggling to stay afloat.
Rescue teams from the local police and fire department arrived within half an hour. They fished the cart out, but despite their swift action, Jaswant Singh and Sheru could not be revived. The incident has left the community in shock, with neighbours recalling how often the underpass is used during market days.
Authorities have since warned residents to avoid the underpass until water levels recede and drainage works are completed. The tragedy has also sparked calls for better flood‑warning systems and safer crossing points in the city’s busy transport network.
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