Chhattisgarh: A major train accident took place near Lalkhadan in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday (November 4, 2025), around 4 pm. At least eight people were killed in the incident, while over 15 were injured after a passenger train collided head-on with a goods train. According to initial reports, a MEMU train rammed into a freight train near the Jairamnagar station.
Videos from the accident spot showed the train No. 68733 (Gevara Road–Bilaspur) MEMU Local’s first coach mounted on the goods train due to the collision. Locals were seen gathered near the site while authorities continued the rescue operations.
The death toll is likely to rise. The passenger train was en route from Korba to Bilaspur. According to police officials, several passengers sustained injuries in the accident, while a few are still trapped under the passenger train’s coach. Efforts are underway to retrieve the injured passenger and assess the damage caused due to the collision.
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Sanjay Agrawal, DC, Bilaspur, told ANI, “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.” Following the incident, South East Central Railway has issued helpline numbers for the convenience of passengers and their families.
- Bilaspur – 7777857335, 7869953330
- Champa – 8085956528
- Raigarh – 9752485600
- Pendra Road – 8294730162
- Korba – 7869953330
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai took cognisance of the Bilaspur train accident from the District Collector Sanjay Agrawal over a video call. In a social media post, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai expressed grief over the tragic incident.
“The news of the train accident near Bilaspur is extremely heartbreaking. Information has been gathered from the Bilaspur District Collector, and instructions have been issued to provide them with all possible assistance and relief efforts. The state government stands with the affected families during this difficult time. Teams from the railways and administration have immediately sprung into action for relief and rescue operations. All necessary resources and medical assistance are being ensured for the treatment of the injured. The state government is closely monitoring the situation with complete vigilance and sensitivity,” he wrote on X.
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