At least 11 killed after being run over by train in Maharashtra's Jalgaon

At least 11 people have been killed after they jumped out of Pushpak Express train, eventually being run over by another train coming from the opposite direction North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening. 

The accident took place near Pachora station, where Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5 p.m., PTI reported. 

"Till now, 11 people have died in the accident and 6 others are injured and are being treated. As per the information received from the hospital, no one is in critical condition," Jalgaon SP, Dr Maheswar Reddy told ANI.

In a conversation with PTI, a 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". 

CM Devendra Fadnavis condoles deaths 

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis condoled the deaths in the train accident in a post on 'X'. 

"The tragic incident of the loss of lives in a very unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district is deeply distressing. 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. The entire district administration is working in coordination with the railway administration, and immediate arrangements are being made for the treatment of the injured", he wrote. 

 January 22, 2025

The Chief Minister also added that the arrangements have been made at private and general hospitals to provide treatment to 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. We are monitoring the entire situation and all necessary assistance is being provided immediately. I am in touch with the district administration", added Fadnavis.