Disaster● ElevatedJul 9 · Jul 9, 2026, 2:33 PM
Time stands still as storm topples Railway’s historic clock tower in Kozhikode station
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from The Hindu
The iconic clock tower, projected as an architectural landmark of the old station building that currently houses the Station Master’s office and the Railway Protection Force office, gave way, sending debris and roofing sheets crashing over the platform and overhead traction wires around 11.10 a.m.
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