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At least 12 people killed after passengers jump from train in western India fearing fire on board
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Reports of a tragic train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, India, suggest that at least 12 passengers lost their lives. According to initial reports, the incident occurred when passengers jumped off the Pushpak Express train, allegedly due to rumors of a fire. However, it is unclear at this stage whether the fire alarm was genuine or false. As a result, the passengers were struck and killed by a different train on an adjacent track. This incident highlights the safety concerns and modernization needs of India's rail network, which carries millions of passengers daily and has a significant infrastructure development program underway.
Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives.
Our preliminary information is that there were sparks inside one of the coaches of the Pushpak Express due to either a 'hot axle' or 'brake-binding' (jamming), and some passengers panicked. They pulled the chain, and some of them jumped down on the tracks. At the same time, Karnataka Express was passing on the adjoining track.
