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Initial inquiries indicated that the accident was caused by human error.
"[The] accident was avoidable. Our staff have committed this mistake," Western Railway General Manager M Z Ansari said.
"The signal was off. The signal maintainer and his helper came and then ran away. It means it is their mistake," Ansari said.
The mechanical interlocking system for signalling was also disturbed. "There would be no signal unless the line was clear. Here the signal was off. It means the system was disturbed. It seems the maintenance staff did not follow the correct procedure. After inspecting the site and position of the lever, we can say that it is due to their mistake," the official said.
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