In detail, the incident unfolded around 5 p.m. as the Pushpak Express, which was en route from Lucknow to Mumbai, halted amid rumors of a fire onboard. The ensuing panic led many passengers to leave the train, resulting in them being struck by the concurrently passing Karnataka Express on an adjacent track. Ashok Pawar, a police inspector, noted that the train was heavily populated with passengers, many of whom were migrant workers.
Mr. Pawar confirmed that among the deceased, seven individuals hailed from Nepal and four from Uttar Pradesh. As the investigation into the cause of the panic continues, Superintendent of Police Maheswar Reddy stated that authorities aim to determine whether any fire existed or if the alarm was raised maliciously.
Maharashtra's top official, Devendra Fadnavis, announced the dispatch of eight ambulances to the site and promised financial aid to the victims' families. This tragic accident raises significant concerns regarding the safety of India’s extensive railway network, which, despite government efforts in recent years to enhance safety, has still faced numerous fatal incidents. In a similar shocking event last June, eight people died when a freight train collided with a derailed passenger train in Tripura.
The Indian government has pledged to continue improving train safety protocols, recognizing the reliance millions have on the railway system, especially in rural regions. The current tragedy underlines the urgent need for heightened safety measures in the railway sector.
**[Source: PulseWire News]**
Mr. Pawar confirmed that among the deceased, seven individuals hailed from Nepal and four from Uttar Pradesh. As the investigation into the cause of the panic continues, Superintendent of Police Maheswar Reddy stated that authorities aim to determine whether any fire existed or if the alarm was raised maliciously.
Maharashtra's top official, Devendra Fadnavis, announced the dispatch of eight ambulances to the site and promised financial aid to the victims' families. This tragic accident raises significant concerns regarding the safety of India’s extensive railway network, which, despite government efforts in recent years to enhance safety, has still faced numerous fatal incidents. In a similar shocking event last June, eight people died when a freight train collided with a derailed passenger train in Tripura.
The Indian government has pledged to continue improving train safety protocols, recognizing the reliance millions have on the railway system, especially in rural regions. The current tragedy underlines the urgent need for heightened safety measures in the railway sector.
**[Source: PulseWire News]**
