Jalgaon rail accident: 8 passengers, fearing a fire, jumped out of the train and were run over by another train

The tragedy occurred when passengers aboard the Pushpak Express, fearing a potential fire after smoke began to emerge from the train’s wheels, urgently leapt onto the tracks in an attempt to escape. At least 8 people lost their lives when they were struck by the Bengaluru Express in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, railway officials confirmed. The devastating incident took place near Paranda railway station at 4:19 pm on Wednesday. The Pushpak Express, traveling from Lucknow to Mumbai, was the source of panic among passengers. As they rushed to flee, their sudden movement onto the tracks led to the tragic accident.

At that moment, the Bengaluru Express, traveling in the opposite direction, collided with the passengers who had jumped onto the tracks.

“Some passengers from the Pushpak Express stepped off the train and were struck by the oncoming Karnataka Express,” said Swapnil Nila, the chief spokesperson for Central Railway.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences over the Pushpak Express accident and has directed that proper medical care be provided to the injured.