Jalgaon train accident: Loco pilot did not see people on the track, speed was so much that even brakes did not apply; What is the reason for the accident? go

Jalgaon: In a video after the incident, some dead bodies and several severed body parts are seen scattered on the tracks. A statement issued by the Central Railways said that an accident relief train from Bhusaval was sent to the spot and the Railways is taking necessary steps for the treatment of the injured.

After the rumor of fire spread in Pushpak Express going from Lucknow to Mumbai, many passengers jumped from the train by pulling the chain in Jalgaon, Maharashtra. Many of these passengers were crushed by the Karnataka Express coming on the other track. 12 people have died in the incident and many are said to be injured. At the same time, now railway officials have given the reason for this accident.

Railway officials said that prima facie it has emerged that the visibility of Karnataka Express was affected due to the curved track. Due to which this accident happened. Due to which at least 12 passengers were crushed to death in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on Wednesday. According to railway officials, trains run at a speed of more than 100 km per hour on this section which comes under the trunk route of the Railways.

Giving information, the officials said that the drivers of both the trains had followed the protocol. Also he tried his best to avoid the accident. A senior Central Railway official said that the driver of Pushpak Express had switched on flasher lights at the spot as per rules. He told that the driver of Karnataka Express had applied brakes after seeing the flasher light signal of Pushpak Express. But due to the curvature of the track, visibility and braking distance of Karnataka Express was affected.

Let us tell you that the number of dead in the accident has not been officially disclosed by the Railways, but Special Inspector General of Police Dattatreya Karale said that 12 bodies have been sent to the Civil Hospital from the spot while six to seven people are injured. The condition of any of the injured is not serious and they are being treated at a nearby hospital.

Most of the dead are said to be from Uttar Pradesh. Maharashtra government has announced an assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of the deceased. The state government will also bear the entire cost of treatment of the injured. Swanil Nila, chief spokesperson of Central Railway, said, the accident took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations, about 400 km from Mumbai. Around 5 pm, Pushpak Express was suddenly stopped by someone by pulling the chain due to rumor of fire. After this, some passengers got down from the train and during this time, Karnataka Express coming from Bangalore to Delhi on the other track crushed these passengers.

A senior railway official said, our initial information is that the rumor of sudden fire spread after sparks and smoke spread in one of the general bogies, whereas this usually happens due to heating of axle or jamming of brakes. Due to this, panic spread among the passengers. They stopped the train by pulling the chain and many passengers jumped down from the bogie. At the same time, Karnataka Express arrived on the adjacent track.

In a video after the incident, some dead bodies and several severed body parts are seen scattered on the tracks. A statement issued by the Central Railways said that an accident relief train from Bhusaval was sent to the spot and the Railways is taking necessary steps for the treatment of the injured.

State Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said, the entire district administration has been asked to work in coordination with the railway authorities. Immediate arrangements have been made for the treatment of the injured. Fadnavis said, relief and rescue operations are being monitored. State Minister Gulabrao Patil said, senior officials have been sent to the spot and soon the exact situation there will be known. Patil is also the district in-charge minister of Jalgaon.

Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance for the families of the injured and the deceased in the accident. He said that the state government would provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the families of those who died in the unfortunate accident in Jalgaon district, and the state government would also bear the entire expense of the injured. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of the injured.

Orders have been given to investigate the Jalgaon train accident. Officials gave information about this. He said that the Commissioner of Railway Safety, Central Circle will investigate the accident. They will investigate the circumstances that led to the death of 12 passengers standing on the tracks by the Karnataka Express in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

Manoj Arora, CRS, Central Circle, said they would reach the accident site between Pardhade and Maheji railway stations near Pachora on Thursday morning. Statements of eyewitnesses and passengers will be recorded to investigate the accident.