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Jalgaon Train Accident highlights: 13 dead as Karnataka Express hits passengers of Pushpak Express

Jalgaon Train Accident highlights: In Maharashtra's Jalgaon, a tragic incident was reported on Wednesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced 5 lakh ex gratia for kin of passengers killed in the tragic accident. The Railway Ministry has announced ex-gratia of 1.5 lakh each.

Jalgaon Train Accident highlights: Officials at the site after 11 people died and 5 others were injured as the passengers of Pushpak Express were hit by Karnataka Express, at Pachora in Jalgaon on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)Premium
Jalgaon Train Accident highlights: Officials at the site after 11 people died and 5 others were injured as the passengers of Pushpak Express were hit by Karnataka Express, at Pachora in Jalgaon on Wednesday. (ANI Photo)

Jalgaon Train Accident highlights: Thirteen people were killed and 10 others were injured in a train accident in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday. The incident happened when passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train, while the Karnataka Express passed outside through the adjacent track. Several passengers were hit by the moving train.

The situation triggered panic among passengers due to which some of them jumped off the train on the adjacent track. Bengaluru-New Delhi Karnataka Express was running across the same route from the opposite side during that time. Some of the Pushpak Express passengers who ran for safety on its tracks were crushed under the moving train while others sustained injuries.

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis informed that the district administration is working in coordination with the railway administration and immediate arrangements are being made for the treatment of the injured.

“8 ambulances have been dispatched. The general hospital as well as 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," Devendra Fadnavis said.

23 Jan 2025, 08:40:23 PM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana expresses sorrow

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Nepal's Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba on Thursday expressed sorrow over the train accident in Maharastra's Jalgaon district that killed 13 people, including seven Nepalese.

She paid tribute to the victims of the accident and expressed her condolences to their families. She wished for a quick recovery of the injured.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is coordinating with the concerned agencies in India, including the Nepalese embassy and the local authorities, for facilitating treatment of those injured in the accident and sending the bodies of deceased to Nepal," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Krishna Prasad Dhakal told PTI.

23 Jan 2025, 08:08:22 PM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Team of five senior officials initiates probe, says Railway Board

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: A team of five senior railway officials has initiated an inquiry into the Jalgaon train tragedy in which 13 people lost their lives, the Railway Board said on Thursday, reported PTI.

The team includes principal chief safety officer (PCSO), principal chief security commissioner (PCSC), principal chief electrical engineer (PCEE), principal chief mechanical engineer (PCME) and principal chief commercial manager (PCCM) -- all from the Central Railway Zone, it said.

The team has initiated an investigation into the incident, said Dilip Kumar, Executive Director, Information and Publicity, Railway Board. "The PCSO has been appointed as convener," PTI quoted Kumar as saying.

“They have been asked to look into the cause of the incident and submit a report as soon as possible," he added.

23 Jan 2025, 07:40:49 PM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: RPF, GRP initiate probe into tragedy

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: RPF, GRP initiate probe into tragedyThe Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police have jointly initiated an inquiry into the Jalgaon train tragedy in which 13 people lost their lives, PTI quoted the officials as saying on Thursday.

“Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Government Railway Police (GRP) initiated an inquiry after the tragedy on Wednesday to find out what caused passengers to pull the alarm chain and alight the Pushpak Express," PTI quoted Swapnil Dhanraj Nila, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Central Railway, as saying.

Asked if the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) will also investigate the incident, Nila said, “The order for a CRS enquiry hasn’t been issued yet."

23 Jan 2025, 05:12:44 PM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Fire rumour by tea-seller led to tragedy, says Deputy CM Ajit Pawar

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Thursday said the Jalgaon train accident was the result of a "sheer rumour" about fire by a tea-seller inside the Pushpak Express, which led to panic and some passengers jumping off.

Speaking to the reporters in Pune, Pawar said, as PTI quoted, "A tea-seller from the pantry shouted about a fire having broken out in a coach," adding, "After the train halted, people started getting down and got run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent track."

"The accident was the result of a sheer rumour about fire," the deputy CM said. Of the 13 persons who died, 10 have been identified, he said.

23 Jan 2025, 03:28:30 PM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: ‘Extremely sad, distressing’, says Rahul Gandhi

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, expressed deep condolences on the demise of the people in the Jalgaon train tragedy.

He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured in the mishap and urged the government and administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.

Taking to X, he wrote, "The news of several people being killed and many being injured in the horrific train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope that the injured recover soon. The government and administration should ensure that the injured get the best possible treatment. I request Congress workers to help the administration in relief and rescue operations."

"There should be a quick investigation into how the rumour of the fire spread and how such a terrible accident occurred, and the culprits should be given the harshest punishment," reads the social media post.

23 Jan 2025, 03:24:06 PM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: 4 Nepalese among 13 persons killed in accident

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: At least four out of the 13 persons killed in the Jalgaon train accident have been identified as hailing from Nepal, PTI quoted authorities as saying on Thursday.

A minor boy and two women were among the four Nepalese victims, they added.

Around 13 persons were killed and 15 injured after some passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express, who got off the train after an alarm chain-pulling incident, were run over by the Karnataka Express on the adjacent tracks in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening.

23 Jan 2025, 08:27:06 AM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE : 12 dead, several others injured after Karnataka Express hit passengers of Pushpak Express

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE LIVE: 12 people died and several others were injured after the passengers of Pushpak Express were hit by Karnataka Express in Pachora of Jalgaon district.

23 Jan 2025, 06:58:36 AM IST

Jalgaon Train Accident LIVE: Arvind Kejriwal expresses condolences

Former Delhi Chief Minister and Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal expressed his condolences over the tragic train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries. Kejriwal shared his message on social media, saying, "Got the sad news of the train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. I pray to God to give peace to the departed souls and speedy recovery to those injured."

23 Jan 2025, 06:48:50 AM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: DM Jalgaon Ayush Prasad shares update on Jalgaon train accident

DM Jalgaon Ayush Prasad says, "We recieved the info of the accident after which the administration immediately spun into action and sent the ambulance and other help at the site...The hospitals were activated...The injured have been admitted to the hospital and are under treatment...Post-mortem of the deceased is being done...All the investigation is being done..."

23 Jan 2025, 06:15:58 AM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: PM Modi expresses grief over ‘tragic’ accident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his condolences over the tragic train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

"Anguished by the tragic accident on the railway tracks in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of all the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected," the Prime Minister's Office stated in a post on X.

23 Jan 2025, 06:12:44 AM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Railway Ministry announces ₹1.5 lakh ex gratia

The Railway Ministry has announced ex-gratia of 1.5 lakh each for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

"Ex gratia of 1.5 lakh each has been announced for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, 50,000 to the people who are seriously injured and 5,000 to the people who have sustained minor injuries," the Office of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement.

22 Jan 2025, 10:59:32 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘Kavach system failed,’ says Congress

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Blaming the Modi government for the increasing rail accidents in the country, Maharashtra Congress President Nana Patole said, “If we notice, rail accidents in the country have increased since the Modi government has come. The Kavach system has also failed to work... Even though prices of rail tickets have increased, the cost of the lives of people has decreased? Till when will this go on? This is very unfortunate. If the Modi government keeps true to their words, then he should immediately resign," ANI reported.

22 Jan 2025, 10:47:30 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Congress pays heartfelt tributes to deceased

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Senior Congress leader Vijay Wadettiwar called the incident was heart-wrenching and said, "This accident has plunged many families into deep sorrow. I pay my heartfelt tributes to the deceased," PTI reported.

22 Jan 2025, 10:27:05 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan expresses condolences

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra Governor CP Radhakrishnan expressed sorrow over the tragic incident and stated, “Extremely saddened to know about the unfortunate death of some passengers after they were hit by another train near Jalgaon."

He added, "Convey my condolences to the next of those who lost their lives. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured."

22 Jan 2025, 10:01:21 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Karnataka Express was at 140 kmph a speed, informs minister

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Patil informed that the Delhi-bound Karnataka Express was running at a speed of 130-140 kmph when passengers of Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express stepped on its tracks. “Commuters in one of the general compartments jumped off the train and some of them stepped on adjacent tracks, on which Delhi-bound Karnataka Express was coming at a speed of 130-140 kmph," PTI quoted the minister as saying.

22 Jan 2025, 09:34:42 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Helpline issued by Central Railway

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Help desks have been opened at various stations to provide assistance and information.

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22 Jan 2025, 09:32:45 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Helpline numbers issued by West Central Railway

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Helpline number issued by the Railway Administration in connection with the rail accident near Jalgaon station of Bhusaval division.

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22 Jan 2025, 09:29:18 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Ashwini Vaishnaw takes stock of situation

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has expressed deep grief over Jalgaon train accident. He has collected complete information from Railway Board chief and other officials. He has also directed them for the adequate medical treatment of the injured. He has also expressed condolences to the deceased: Central Railway

22 Jan 2025, 09:12:46 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘Spoke to Chief Minister, providing all help,’ asserts Amit Shah

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah took to social media X and assured that the local administration was providing all possible help to the injured. The post states, “The train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra is extremely sad. I spoke to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in this regard and got information about the accident. The local administration is providing all possible help to the injured."

Offering condolences to the families of the deceased, Amit Shah wrote, “I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured."

22 Jan 2025, 08:58:03 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: CM Devendra Fadnavis announces ₹5 lakh ex gratia for the victims' family

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis announced 5 lakh ex gratia for kin of passengers killed in Jalgaon train accident.

22 Jan 2025, 08:40:51 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Eknath Shinde gives update, says ‘injured admitted to the hospital’

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde said, "The Jalgaon incident is very unfortunate. I have collected details on it. I have spoken with the Collector and officers. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. Rescue operation is underway at the spot. Government is providing all help to everyone."

22 Jan 2025, 08:14:39 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Police official gives death toll update, ‘12 bodies recovered’ 

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: "12 bodies recovered from train accident spot in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, " PTI quoted Special Inspector General of Police (SIGP) Dattatraya Karale as saying.

22 Jan 2025, 08:02:31 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘Senior officials reaching the spot,’ informs Gulabrao Patil 

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra minister Gulabrao Patil said, "Senior officials are reaching the spot, after which more information will be available," PTI reported.

22 Jan 2025, 07:50:33 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Why was fire alarm of Pushpak Express pulled?

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Senior railway official said, “Our preliminary information is that there were sparks inside one of the coaches of Pushpak Express due to either `hot axle' or `brake-binding' (jamming), and some passengers panicked. They pulled the chain, and some of them jumped down on the tracks. At the same time, Karnataka Express was passing on the adjoining track," PTI reported.

22 Jan 2025, 07:34:13 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Death toll rises to 11, 5 others injured

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: According to ANI report, the death toll has risen to 11 people while 5 others were injured in Pushpak Train Accident. The passengers of Pushpak Express were struck by Karnataka Express in Pachora of Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

22 Jan 2025, 07:25:26 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Where did the accident take place?

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: The accident took place near Pardhade station which is located near Pachora. This is the place where the Pushpak Express had halted around 5 pm after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board. From Mumbai, Pachora is more than 400 km away.

22 Jan 2025, 07:04:48 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis reacts, ‘Unfortunate incident’

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis tweets, “The unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district in which some people lost their lives is very painful. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. My colleague Minister Girish Mahajan and the Superintendent of Police have reached the spot and the District Collector will reach there shortly."

22 Jan 2025, 07:02:49 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘Passengers were standing on tracks’ when Karnataka Express en-route Delhi struck them, says official

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Information and Publicity Department of Railway Board, Executive Director, Dilip Kumar said, “A few passengers pulled alarm chain on Pushpak Express and deboarded the train. Bengaluru-New Delhi Karnataka Express was coming from the other side. We have received information of grievous injuries to a few passengers after getting hit by it," ANI reported

Dilip Kumar informed that several people had boarded the train from Bhusawal and one of the pulled the alarm chain. Passengers “deboarded the train and either tried to cross the train in a wrong manner or were standing on the tracks. Due to this, they were hit by the train," Dilip Kumar said.

22 Jan 2025, 06:55:42 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘8 people died, numbers may rise,’ alerts Commissioner

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: “As per the last report, 8 people have died. The numbers may rise. Administration is providing all possible help," Divisional Commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam informed ANI.

22 Jan 2025, 06:53:51 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘8 ambulances reached the spot,’ says official

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: "We are coordinating with DRM and Railway officials. 8 ambulances reached the spot as per last available information, additional rescue vans of Railway and Railway ambulances are being rushed to the spot," ANI quoted Divisional Commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam as saying. 

22 Jan 2025, 06:50:20 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Relief operations underway, informs Railway official

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Kumar Leela describing the Pushpak Express train mishap said, “A chain pulling incident occurred on the Lucknow-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Pushpak Express between Maheji and Pardhade stations. The train had stopped, after which some passengers from a coach stepped out. Meanwhile, Karnataka Express, going in the opposition direction, was passing through the next track."

He added, "In this, 7-8 passengers were injured because of the train (Karnataka Express). Ambulances are being sent to the spot. Accident Relief Train from Bhusawal Mandal has also been rushed to the spot."

22 Jan 2025, 06:46:06 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Place where Pushpak Express halted after false fire alarm | WATCH

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: As can be seen in the footage, it is the place where Pushpak Express halted near Pachora station after false fire alarm. A passenger had pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5:00 pm.

22 Jan 2025, 06:42:14 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Commissioner describes incident, says ‘Passengers were on track when…’

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Divisional Commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam said, “Passengers of Pushpak Express were on the track when they met with an accident as Karnataka Express was passing through an adjacent track. We are on the spot. Additional SP, SP, Collector and everybody is on their way," ANI reported.

22 Jan 2025, 06:39:07 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: ‘Run over by another train,’ says official

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: “At least six persons were killed after they stepped down from their train on the tracks and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening," PTI quoted Central Railway officials as saying.

22 Jan 2025, 06:25:01 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Yogi Adityanath offers condolences, orders delivery of medical aid

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Office said, “Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath expresses grief over the Pushpak train accident. He has ordered adequate medical treatment for the injured, also condoled the demise of passengers."

22 Jan 2025, 06:14:07 PM IST

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE: 6 dead after Karnataka Express runs over Pushpak Express passengers

Pushpak Train Accident LIVE:At least six persons killed after being hit by train in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district, an official said.

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