1956 Mahbubnagar train accident, Train wreck in India
The 1956 Mahbubnagar train accident is one of the most disastrous train accidents in Indian history.
In December 1956, a passenger train derailment resulted in the death of over 100 people.
Train travel holds a vital place in India's infrastructure and daily life.
Following such events, the railway system sees overhauls to improve safety.
Coincidentally, the accident site is near the town of Mahbubnagar, named after a former Nizam of Hyderabad.
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