Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: At least eight passengers of the Pushpak Express were dead, and eight more have been seriously injured so far.
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: The accident site near the Badnera railway station junction in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district.
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: At least eight people were dead, and eight more were seriously injured after Karnataka Express hit them near Badnera railway station junction on Wednesday in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district. All were passengers of the Pushpak Express heading to Mumbai from Lucknow. Officials said the incident took place at around 4:19 pm. Preliminary reports suggest that Pushpak Express passengers got down from the coach in fear of rumours about a minor fire accident on the train coach. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Express, which came from the opposite side, hit them.…Read More
News agency PTI reported that the passengers got down from the Pushpak Express after pulling its chain. They were hit by the Karnataka Express when they attempted to cross the tracks in the opposite direction.
Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath offered his condolences to the deceased and ordered adequate medical treatment for the injured.
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Jan 22, 2025 6:50 PM IST
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘Loss of lives is very unfortunate,’ says Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis offered his condolences over the accident in Jalgaon and paid his “heartfelt tributes” to the deceased.
“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,” Fadnavis said on X.
“Eight ambulances have been dispatched. The general hospital and 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,” he added.
Jan 22, 2025 6:43 PM IST
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Official fears more death toll
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: “We are on the spot. Additional SP, SP, Collector, and everybody else are on their way. We are coordinating with DRM and Railway officials. 8 ambulances reached the spot as per the last available information, and additional Railway and Railway ambulances rescue vans are being rushed to the spot. Further details are awaited. As per the last report, 8 people have died…The numbers can rise,” said Divisional Commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam.
Jan 22, 2025 6:33 PM IST
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Yogi Adityanath offers condolences
Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath offered his condolences to the deceased and ordered adequate medical treatment for the injured, read a statement from UP CM office.