JALGAON (Maharashtra): At least eight passengers of the Pushpak Express died after it was hit by the Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on Wednesday, confirmed Nashik Divisional Commissioner Praveen Gedam.
According to initial reports, the passengers of the Pushpak Express had stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train. While they were outside, the Karnataka Express passed through the same spot, and several passengers were hit by the moving train.
#WATCH | At least 8 passengers of Pushpak Express suffered grievous injuries after being hit by Karnataka Express in Pachora of Jalgaon district. Visuals from the hospital in Jalgaon where the injured have been rushed to.
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The Nashik Divisional Commissioner mentioned that these are likely initial reports, and there is a possibility of more casualties. “As per the latest report, eight people have died, but the numbers may rise. The administration is providing all possible help”, Divisional Commissioner Gedam said.
“The collector has informed me that the passengers of the Pushpak Express were on the track when the Karnataka Express came from the other track”, Gedam said, while adding, “The Additional Superintendent of Police, Superintendent of Police, Collector, and others are on their way. We are coordinating with DRM and Railway officials”.
According to the Divisional Commissioner, around eight ambulances have been deployed, along with railway ambulances. “Eight ambulances reached the spot as per the latest available information, and additional rescue vans and railway ambulances are being rushed to the spot”, Gedam mentioned.
Further details on the accident are awaited. (ANI)