Jalgaon: Tragic Incident as Passengers Leap from Train Amid Fire Scare, Struck by Another Train
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Synopsis
A tragic incident occurred at Paranda railway station in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, where passengers jumped from the Pushpak Express amid fire rumors and were hit by the Karnataka Express. Initial reports indicate 8-10 fatalities and multiple injuries, prompting immediate rescue efforts by railway and state officials.
Key Takeaways
- Fire rumors led to chaos at Paranda station.
- Passengers jumped from the Pushpak Express.
- At least 8-10 fatalities reported.
- Rescue efforts are underway by authorities.
- Investigation into the incident is ongoing.
Jalgaon, Jan 22 (NationPress) - A scene of chaos unfolded at Paranda railway station in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district after alarming reports of a fire on the Pushpak Express. In a frantic effort to escape perceived danger, passengers started to jump off the moving train, tragically resulting in a collision with the Karnataka Express that was approaching on a parallel track, claiming the lives of at least 8 to 10 individuals.
The unfortunate event transpired at approximately 5 p.m. as the Pushpak Express, traveling from Lucknow to Mumbai, halted after passengers activated the emergency chain. Concurrently, the Karnataka Express was en route from Manmad to Bhusawal.
Witness accounts reveal that panic erupted when sparks flew from the wheels of the Pushpak Express as it stopped near Paranda station. A swift rumor of a fire disseminated among the passengers, inciting widespread panic. In their haste to escape, some individuals jumped onto the tracks and were subsequently struck by the Karnataka Express.
Initial reports suggest that between 8 and 10 people have lost their lives, with an additional 30 to 40 injured in this tragic incident.
The Jalgaon SP verified the casualties and injuries, stating, "Numerous passengers leapt from the train due to fire rumors, regrettably colliding with the approaching Karnataka Express."
Railway officials, including the Divisional Railway Manager of Bhusawal, along with medical teams and local authorities, have arrived to manage rescue and relief operations. Senior railway officials and state government teams are collaborating to provide medical assistance to the injured and to investigate the incident.
A Railway Ministry spokesperson indicated that some passengers disembarked the Pushpak Express after pulling the ACP (Alarm Chain Pulling), leading them directly into the path of the Karnataka Express.
The Divisional Railway Manager is currently on-site, and the railway's medical team has also been dispatched. The senior section engineer and local administration have reached the area, and state government officials, alongside rescue teams, are present as well.
Further details regarding casualties and the cause of this tragic event are awaited.
