Kanchenjunga Express Train accident: How unreserved ticket and standing at the door helped rice mill worker escape the crash

Ashis Das, a 35-year-old rice mill worker, narrowly escaped a train collision on the Kanchenjunga Express, leaving 5 dead and 46 injured. Das jumped off the train after it crossed Rangapani station, avoiding serious injuries. He recounted his journey to meet his family in Burdwan and the harrowing experience of the crash. Das shared his experience with TOI.