The harrowing scene occurred after rumors of a fire spread among the passengers of the Pushpak Express while it was traveling from Lucknow to Mumbai. As panic ensued, many attempted to leave the crowded train, only to be hit by the Karnataka Express on an adjacent track. Police Inspector Ashok Pawar reported that seven of the deceased were from Nepal and four from Uttar Pradesh, with one body still unidentified.
Superintendent of Police in Jalgaon District, Maheswar Reddy, has launched an investigation into the circumstances. While emergencies and accidents are not uncommon in India’s extensive railway network, this incident has cast a shadow on recent governmental measures aimed at enhancing train safety.
Maharashtra's top government official, Devendra Fadnavis, assured the public that the state would provide financial assistance to the families affected and cover medical costs for the injured. Despite the government's investment in safety, incidents like this one continue to raise grave concerns and emphasize the urgent need for effective safety measures in the railway system, following a series of similarly tragic accidents in recent years.
Superintendent of Police in Jalgaon District, Maheswar Reddy, has launched an investigation into the circumstances. While emergencies and accidents are not uncommon in India’s extensive railway network, this incident has cast a shadow on recent governmental measures aimed at enhancing train safety.
Maharashtra's top government official, Devendra Fadnavis, assured the public that the state would provide financial assistance to the families affected and cover medical costs for the injured. Despite the government's investment in safety, incidents like this one continue to raise grave concerns and emphasize the urgent need for effective safety measures in the railway system, following a series of similarly tragic accidents in recent years.
