At least 11 passengers lost their lives and five others sustained injuries in India when rumors of a fire prompted them to exit their train, only to be struck by another train on an adjoining track.
Tragic Rail Incident in India Claims 11 Lives Amid Fire Rumors
Tragic Rail Incident in India Claims 11 Lives Amid Fire Rumors
A tragic accident highlights ongoing safety concerns in India's railway modernization efforts.
In a shocking turn of events, passengers aboard a Mumbai-bound train in Maharashtra were forced to flee after someone pulled the emergency cord, believing there was a fire. This panic-driven decision led them onto the adjacent tracks, where they were tragically hit by a passing train. The situation unfolded near Pachora in Jalgaon district, approximately 400 kilometers from Mumbai.
The circumstances surrounding the rumored fire remain unclear, adding to the confusion of the incident. This accident casts a shadow over India's ambitious $30 billion initiative to enhance railway connectivity and safety, which has already faced criticism following a severe three-train collision in Odisha earlier this year, resulting in nearly 300 fatalities.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, expressed his condolences via a social media post, stating he was "deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives." He also noted that multiple ambulances had been dispatched to the scene and hospitals were on standby to assist the injured.
As the railway modernization programme aims to improve infrastructure, this incident serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for enhanced safety protocols. In light of this tragedy, there are calls for increased funding in the upcoming budget to further bolster these efforts and prevent future accidents.
The circumstances surrounding the rumored fire remain unclear, adding to the confusion of the incident. This accident casts a shadow over India's ambitious $30 billion initiative to enhance railway connectivity and safety, which has already faced criticism following a severe three-train collision in Odisha earlier this year, resulting in nearly 300 fatalities.
Maharashtra's Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, expressed his condolences via a social media post, stating he was "deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives." He also noted that multiple ambulances had been dispatched to the scene and hospitals were on standby to assist the injured.
As the railway modernization programme aims to improve infrastructure, this incident serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for enhanced safety protocols. In light of this tragedy, there are calls for increased funding in the upcoming budget to further bolster these efforts and prevent future accidents.
