Express Train Hits 12 People In Jamtara, Jharkhand

A train tragedy occurred at Kalajharia railway station in Jamtara on Wednesday, where passengers were struck by the train. Two bodies have been found so far, and numerous injuries have been reported.

According to a report, passengers leaped onto the track following an alleged fire on Anga Express, leading to fatalities as another train hit them. Eastern Railway CPRO, however, refuted claims of a fire, stating that two individuals, not passengers, were fatally struck while walking on the track by Jhajha-Asansol passenger train.

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The Eastern Railway also claimed that the accident happened at least 2 kms away from where the Anga Express stopped.

Jharkhand | A train ran over the passengers at Kalajharia railway station in Jamtara. Some deaths have been reported. The exact number of deaths will be confirmed later. Medical teams and ambulances rushed to the spot: Deputy Commissioner, Jamtara
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More details awaited.

— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

Law enforcement and medical personnel are present at the scene of the accident. The number of fatalities is anticipated to increase as additional bodies are being recovered.

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Rescue efforts are currently in progress. Jamtara MLA Irfan Ansari has been informed about the incident and is preparing to depart for Jamtara. ‘I have given the directions to identify those responsible for it. We will also raise the issue in the Assembly… The deceased have not been identified yet’, stated the MLA.

#WATCH | Jharkhand: On Jamtara train accident, Jamtara MLA Irfan Ansari says, “… I am leaving for the spot… I have given the directions to identify those responsible for it. We will also raise the issue in the Assembly… The deceased have not been identified yet…” pic.twitter.com/WpJOCklAig

— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

CPRO Eastern Railways Kausik Mitra informed that a three-member JAG committee has been formed to inquire about the cause of the accident.

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