Horrific accident in Chunar, Mirzapur on Kartik Purnima, 4 devotees hit by a train while crossing railway track

A tragic accident occurred in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, on the occasion of Kartik Purnima. Four devotees were struck by a train at Chunar railway station. According to reports, these devotees had alighted from the Chopan-Prayagraj passenger train on platform number four. While hurriedly crossing the railway track, they were struck by an express train (Kalka Mail) coming from the opposite direction.

All the devotees were on their way to take a dip in the Ganges.

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Devotees were struck by a train while crossing the track.

This horrific accident occurred while the devotees were crossing the railway track, and the devotees died on the spot. All the devotees were on their way to take a dip in the Ganges. Following the incident, panic gripped the Chunar railway station. Railway officials and police on the scene began rescue operations. The administration has appealed to passengers to use the platform and overbridge for their safety.

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People present at the scene reported that the collision was so severe that the bodies were torn to pieces. The accident sparked outcry. GRP and RPF teams immediately arrived at the scene and rushed the injured to the hospital. The bodies were taken into custody and sent for post-mortem examination. Senior officials are on the scene to assess the situation.

CM Yogi Adityanath Takes Notice

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of the accident at Chunar railway station. He expressed condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to provide the best and immediate medical care to the injured. The Chief Minister wished for their speedy recovery.

Accident occurred around 9:30 a.m.

This tragic train accident occurred at around 9:30 a.m. today (on the occasion of Kartik/Dev Deepawali) at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. According to reports, the accident occurred as passengers were crossing the railway line.

Summary

These pilgrims were on their way to the Ganges to bathe. The passengers disembarked from the passenger train traveling to Chunar, instead of the platform, on the opposite side of the train. At the same time, they were struck by a speeding train (Kalka Mail) coming from the opposite direction. The passengers' attempt to cross the tracks instead of using a foot overbridge led to this tragic accident.