- विज्ञापन -
Maharashtra: Tweleve people have been killed and six others have been in a tragic incident when the Pushpak Express was struck by the running Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening.
Sources said that the passengers 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 struck by the moving train.
Railway officials and staff have reached the scene of the accident, and further details are awaited.
A Railway Ministry official said that some passengers got off the Pushpak Express after performing ACP (Alarm Chain Pulling) and came under the Karnataka Express.
Divisional Railway Manager, Bhusawal, has left for the incident site. The railway’s medical team has left for the site.
The railway’s senior section engineer and local administration have reached the site. State government officials and rescue teams have also arrived at the incident site.
Further updates on casualties and the cause of the incident are awaited.
