Mirzapur Train Accident: This tragic incident occurred when pilgrims alighting from the Gomoh-Chhapra Passenger were crossing the platform. At that moment, some were struck by the Kalka Mail, which was traveling from Howrah to Kalka. Following the incident, chaos descended on the station premises.

The devotees, after getting off the Chopan passenger train, were trying to exit the station by crossing the platform from the wrong side when the accident occurred.

Mirzapur Train Accident: A major accident occurred this morning at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh. Six people died tragically after being hit by the Kalka-Howrah Express train. It is being said that all the deceased had come for the Kartik Purnima bath. After getting off the Chopan passenger train, these devotees were trying to exit the station by crossing the platform from the wrong side, when this accident occurred. Upon receiving the information, a large police force and railway officials reached the spot and relief and rescue operations were immediately started. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of this accident and has ordered an investigation and has expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.

Indian Railways says, "Train no 13309 (Chopan - Prayagraj Express) arrived at Chunar Station Platform 4 (in Uttar Pradesh). Some passengers got down on the wrong side and were trespassing from the main line while Foot Over Bridge is available. Train no 12311 (Netaji Express) was…

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How did the accident happen?

This tragic incident occurred when pilgrims alighting from the Gomoh-Chhapra passenger train were crossing the platform and were struck by the Kalka Mail (Express train) traveling from Howrah to Kalka. The incident caused chaos in the station premises. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to expedite relief efforts.

A horrific train accident also occurred in Chhattisgarh

A tragic train accident occurred yesterday in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. A local passenger train collided with a freight train near Bilaspur railway station, killing 11 people and injuring 20 others. The impact was so severe that the first coach of the local train was forced onto the last coach of the freight train. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai expressed condolences and announced compensation of ₹5 lakh for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.

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