The death toll in the Bilaspur train accident has risen to eight, while several other people were injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh. Bilaspur District Collector (DC) Sanjay Agrawal said that the accident was of a serious nature, with several people trapped and many critically injured.
“A total of eight people have lost their lives in this accident. Two people are still stuck here.16-17 people are in serious condition. This is a big accident. Everyone is present here, and we are carrying out rescue operations,” he said.
Injured passengers are receiving immediate medical attention. The South East Central Railway issued emergency helpline numbers to assist families and passengers in view of the train accident in Chhattisgarh.
The accident happened when a MEMU train coach hit a goods train near Bilaspur station at about 16:00 hours. Bilaspur District Collector (DC) Sanjay Agrawal informed the media that the accident occurred when the last bogie of a local train collided with the first bogie of a goods train near Bilaspur.
Inspector General (IG) Sanjeev Shukla said that there are people feared dead in the accident, and rescue operations were underway to evacuate the injured. He added that the rescue teams were trying to rescue an individual who had been trapped inside.”A MEMU train and a goods train collided, resulting in some people being injured.
Railways announced ex gratia compensation. The Railway Administration has announced ex gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 5 lakh to those grievously injured, and Rs 1 lakh to those with minor injuries.
Officials said the incident occurred around 4 pm when the MEMU train coach rammed into a stationary goods train. The Railway Administration is extending all possible assistance to the affected passengers and their families.
