GUWAHATI: At least eight people lost their lives in a tragic incident in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, January 22 when they reportedly stepped onto the railway tracks after a rumour of a fire onboard.
The incident took place around 5 pm when the Pushpak Express made an unscheduled stop due to someone pulling the emergency chain, fearing a fire. As passengers stepped out onto the tracks to safety, they were struck by the Karnataka Express, which was approaching from the opposite direction.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the deaths in the train accident on X, saying, “The tragic incident of the loss of lives in a very unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district is deeply distressing. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. My colleague Minister Girish Mahajan and the Superintendent of Police have reached the spot, and the District Collector will reach there shortly. The entire district administration is working in coordination with the railway administration, and immediate arrangements are being made for the treatment of the injured. 8 ambulances have been dispatched. The general hospital as well as other nearby private hospitals have been kept ready for the treatment of the injured. Emergency equipment like glass cutters, floodlights etc. have also been kept ready. We are monitoring the entire situation and all necessary assistance is being provided immediately. I am in touch with the district administration.”
