A tragic train accident in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district claimed at least four lives and left several others injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Jairamnagar station on Tuesday evening.
Chhattisgarh Train Accident Details
According to initial reports, the Korba Passenger Express rammed into a stationary goods train near Jairamnagar station in Bilaspur district.
District Collector Sanjay Aggarwal confirmed the deaths and said the toll could rise as rescue operations continue. The passenger train was travelling from Korba to Bilaspur at the time of the accident.
Eyewitness videos showed the front coach of the Korba Passenger Express mounted on the goods train due to the force of the impact. Locals and authorities rushed to the scene, assisting in the ongoing rescue and relief operations.
Rescue and Relief Operations Underway
Railway and medical teams have reached the accident site, with efforts ongoing to assist the injured and clear debris from the tracks.
Rail traffic on the Bilaspur–Howrah route has been severely disrupted, with multiple trains either cancelled or diverted. The collision also damaged overhead electrical lines and signalling systems, which may take several hours to restore.
The incident took place on the Bilaspur–Katni section, one of the busiest railway corridors in the region.
Helpline Numbers Issued by Railways
To assist passengers and families, the Railways has released emergency helpline numbers:
Champa Junction: 808595652
Raigarh: 975248560
Pandra Road: 8294730162
At the accident site:
9752485499
8602007202
Probe Ordered to Determine Cause
Railway officials have launched a probe to determine the exact cause of the collision.
Preliminary reports point to a possible signalling failure or human error. Technical teams are working overnight to restore the tracks, repair the electric wiring, and resume train services on the affected route.
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