Pushpak Express / Bridge on one side and train on the other, how did rumour take the lives of 12 people?

Passengers pulled the chain after rumours of fire in Pushpak Express in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Panicked passengers got down on the tracks and were hit by Karnataka Express. 12 people died and 40 were injured in the accident. Railway officials are investigating the incident.

Pushpak Express: A horrific train accident shook the entire region on Wednesday evening in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra. The accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora, about 400 km from Mumbai. The panic caused by the rumor of fire in Pushpak Express, a superfast express train running between Lucknow and Mumbai, led to this accident.

How did the accident happen?

The rumor of "fire" is being told as the reason behind the accident. Sparks arose due to 'hot axle' or 'brake binding' in a coach of Pushpak Express, due to which some passengers panicked. They stopped the train by pulling the chain and got down from the train and stood on the tracks. Meanwhile, the Karnataka Express coming at a high speed from the adjacent track passed by crushing those passengers.

Central Railway Chief Spokesperson Swapnil Neela said, "Our initial investigation has revealed that after chain pulling, the passengers had stood on the track randomly. When the Karnataka Express passed from the adjacent track, this horrific accident occurred."

Accident statistics and relief work

12 people lost their lives and about 40 people were injured in this tragic incident. The injured have been admitted to the Civil Hospital in Jalgaon, where they are undergoing treatment. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem. Railway officials and administration are engaged in relief and rescue work.

The situation at the spot was extremely horrific. The sight of bodies lying on the tracks, injured people soaked in blood and panicked passengers shocked everyone. The Dean of Jalgaon Civil Hospital said that 12 bodies have been recovered in the accident, and 40 injured have been brought to the hospital.

Negligence and lack of awareness became the reason

This accident has once again exposed the lack of awareness of railway safety and passengers. Passengers who got off the train believing rumors put their lives at risk. Railway officials have appealed to the passengers not to pay attention to such rumors and inform the train staff immediately.

Government assurance

The Railway Minister and the local administration have expressed grief over the incident and announced compensation to the families of the deceased. Railway officials have ordered an inquiry into the incident so that such accidents can be prevented in future.

Conclusion

This horrific train accident in Jalgaon has left countless families in deep pain. This incident underlines the need for passenger vigilance and improvement in railway safety. Hopefully this accident will serve as a lesson and effective steps will be taken to avoid such tragedies in future.