Mumbai, Jan 23: At least 11 passengers were killed when the Karnataka Express, coming from the opposite direction, ran over passengers who had gotten off the train and were standing on the tracks. This occurred due to rumors that the train had caught fire in Maharashtra's Jalgaon.
The accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations, near Pachora, around 400 km from Mumbai. The Daily Superfast Express, running between Lucknow and Mumbai, had halted around 5 pm due to rumors that someone had pulled the emergency chain because of a fire. Some passengers, believing the train was unsafe, jumped off the Pushpak Express, leading to the accident when the Karnataka Express, traveling from Bangalore to Delhi, collided with them. Eleven passengers lost their lives in the incident, and several others were injured. The injured passengers were admitted to the hospital. The Central Railway Department stated that all necessary medical assistance would be provided to the affected passengers.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his shock over the incident and conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceased. He mentioned that he is in contact with the district administration and will provide all necessary support for the treatment of the injured.