Railways Act 1905 · 2020 Revised Edition · Part 8 · Accidents
46. Notice of accident to be given
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accident
“accident” means an accident attended by loss of human life or grievous hurt, within the meaning of the Penal Code 1871, to any passenger upon any train or to any person engaged in the working of the railway or by serious damage to property, or an accident of such a description as is usually attended by such loss, hurt or damage.
the station master nearest to the place at which the accident occurs shall without unnecessary delay give notice of the accident in writing or by any form of telecommunication to the officer in charge of the nearest police station; and
the railway administration shall without unnecessary delay send written notice of the accident to the Minister.
The notice shall contain a brief statement of the nature of the accident and of the injuries or damage caused.