UP train accident: 6 women passengers run over by train at Mirzapur railway station after getting off from wrong side

Six women passengers were killed after being struck by another train while getting down from the wrong side of their coach at the Chunar Railway Station. According to Indian Railways, the tragedy occurred when several passengers attempted to alight from the train on the wrong side and were run over.

The incident occurred at approximately 9:30 am on Wednesday when the Chopan Express halted at platform four of the Chunar railway station, and the passengers reportedly chose to alight from the wrong side.

UP Minister Sanjeev Kumar Gaud called it an unfortunate incident. “We came to know that 6 people have died here, 5 of them belonged to Mirzapur district and 1 belonged to Sonbhadra,” he said.

Government Railway Police Inspector Raghvendra Singh confirmed there were six deaths. The deceased were identified as Savita, 28, Sadhna, 16, Shiv Kumari, 12, Anju Devi, 20, Sushila Devi, 60, and Kalawati, 50.

Netaji Express passed through the main line, running over the passengers, Amit Singh, Public Relations Officer, NCR Prayagraj Division, told PTI.

The deceased had come to the city for Kartik Purnima Snan. Singh highlighted that there was a footover bridge.

“These passengers had come to Mirzapur for Kartik Purnima Snan (bath). Despite the availability of a footover bridge, they were crossing the platform from the tracks due to which the incident happened,” the transporter said in a statement.

In a statement, Indian Railways said, “Train no 13309 (Chopan - Prayagraj Express) arrived at Chunar Station Platform 4 (in Uttar Pradesh). Some passengers got down on the wrong side and were trespassing from the main line while Foot Over Bridge is available.”

“Train no 12311 (Netaji Express) was through from main line. As reported, 3-4 passengers were run over by Train no 12311 (Netaji Express) at Chunar Main,” it added.

National and state disaster response forces were ordered to rush to the accident site.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered his condolences to the kin of the victims and directed the officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite relief and rescue operations. He also announces an ex gratia of ₹2 lakh each for the next of kin of each deceased.

Minister Gaud also said that the deceased passengers were coming for Ganga Snan on a train and met with this accident. “I express my sympathies to the bereaved families. May their soul rest in peace. We express our condolences to the bereaved families.”

“If any negligence is found in the investigation, action will be taken against those responsible,” he added.

Union Minister and local MP Anupriya Patel expressed her grief in a message on X.

"Deeply pained by the heart-wrenching incident that occurred today at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur parliamentary constituency. District officials have been directed to immediately reach the spot, expedite relief operations, and ensure proper treatment for the injured," she said.

"In this hour of grief, my heartfelt condolences are with the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May the Almighty grant peace to the departed souls," the lawmaker added.