Jalgaon Accident LIVE: 11 passengers die after chaos sparked by rumours of train fire

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has expressed deep grief over the Jalgaon train accident. He has collected complete information from the Railway Board chief and other officials, said a statement from Central Railway.

It added that he directed them to provide adequate medical treatment for the injured and expressed condolences to the deceased.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Divisional Railway Manager, North Eastern Railway, Lucknow, Aditya Kumar said, "We have issued a helpline number. An emergency booth has been put up at Lucknow Junction where people can get information. What exactly happened or who spread the rumour will be known only after the inquiry."

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Maharashtra deputy chief minister Eknath Shinde offered his condolences to the victims of Jalgaon accident. “The Jalgaon incident is very unfortunate. I have collected details on it. I have spoken with the Collector and officers. The injured have been admitted to the hospital. A rescue operation is underway at the spot. Government is providing all help to everyone,” he said.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: “The reports of multiple deaths due to a rail accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, are deeply disturbing. My sincere condolences to the families of the innocent victims of this tragedy. I urge the administration to take speedy measures to ensure rescue operations for the affected passengers,” said Congress general secretary KC Venugopal.

“All Congress workers in the region are also instructed to assist the authorities in the relief measures in full swing,” he added.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: In a video statement from Davos in Switzerland, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5 lakh as relief for the family members of the deceased and said that the state government would bear the cost of medical assistance to the injured.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Jalgaon Superintendent of Police Dr Maheswar Reddy said none of the injured passengers were in critical medical condition and confirmed that eleven people had died so far.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Union Home Minister Amit Shah said he spoke to Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and enquired about the train accident in Jalgaon.

“I express my deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Shah said in a post on X.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Maharashtra Congress president Nana Patole alleged that the number of rail accidents has become frequent recently.

“Recently, we have seen that railway accidents have increased continuously. The Kavach (train protection system) has also failed to work,” he alleged.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Visuals from the accident site showed ambulances lined up to carry the injured to a nearby hospital. Dead bodies of the deceased were seen scattered under the train as rescuers tried to retrieve them.

Jalgaon TrAccident LIVE: NCP leader Anil Deshmukh described the Jalgaon train accident as “unfortunate” and offered condolences for the victims and the injured.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Central Railway CPRO Swapnil Kumar Leela said that an additional relief train was rushed to the accident site from Bhusawal Mandal.

“A chain-pulling incident occurred on the Lucknow-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Pushpak Express between Maheji and Pardhade stations. The train had stopped, after which some passengers from a coach stepped out. Meanwhile, Karnataka Express, going in the opposition direction, was passing through the next track. In this, 7-8 passengers were injured because of the train (Karnataka Express). Ambulances are being sent to the spot,” he added.

Jalgaon TAccident LIVE: Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis offered his condolences over the accident in Jalgaon and paid his “heartfelt tributes” to the deceased.

“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,” Fadnavis said on X.

“Eight ambulances have been dispatched. The general hospital and 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,” he added.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: “We are on the spot. Additional SP, SP, Collector, and everybody else are on their way. We are coordinating with DRM and Railway officials. 8 ambulances reached the spot as per the last available information, and additional Railway and Railway ambulances rescue vans are being rushed to the spot. Further details are awaited. As per the last report, 8 people have died...The numbers can rise,” said Divisional Commissioner of Nashik Praveen Gedam.

Jalgaon Accident LIVE: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath offered his condolences to the deceased and ordered adequate medical treatment for the injured, read a statement from UP CM office.