Three women from Chingavanam in Kottayam district were tragically killed after being struck by a train while crossing tracks at Kanhangad railway station in Kasaragod on Saturday evening. The victims, aged 30, 63, and 70, were returning from a wedding in Kallar when the high-speed Coimbatore-Hisar AC Super Fast Express hit them around 7 PM. Reports indicate that they opted to cross the tracks instead of using the designated footbridge, a common practice among passengers at the station. Emergency services arrived promptly, but all three women died instantly due to the impact. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. The accident highlights ongoing safety concerns regarding pedestrian crossings at railway stations in the region.