injuring ten others. Surviving elephants initially fled but soon returned to the scene of the accident and remained there until being dispersed by officials. The accident has been described as the worst in recent history. Officials plan to launch an investigation into its cause. The train's speed at the time of the collision, which was double that of the maximum specified by relevant guidelines, has been noted as one possible contributing factor. Minister of State for Railways Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury stated that the accident "happened outside the area which has been earmarked as elephant corridor" and that it "is the responsibility of the state government to protect the wildlife [because] railway officials cannot". Photo gallery See also Neora Valley National Park Gorumara National Park Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary References External links West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited, the operator of Chapramari's camp Wildlife sanctuaries in West Bengal Dooars Tourist attractions in Jalpaiguri district 1998 establishments in West Bengal Protected areas established in 1988