Two Killed As Train Runs Over People Walking On Railway Track In Jharkhand's Jamtara

A train ran over the passengers at Kalajharia railway station in Jharkhand's Jamtara.

A train ran over the passengers at Kalajharia railway station in Jharkhand's Jamtara. Image used for representational purpose only.

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Jharkhand Train Accident: At least two deaths are feared after a train ran over people walking on the track on Wednesday evening at Kalajharia Railway Station in Jharkhand's Jamtara. The casualties resulted after two persons walking on the track were run over by the train at least 2 km away from train no 12254 passing from Vidyasagar Kasitar, an ANI report said.

The accident took place near Kaljharia area in Jamtara district when some passengers got down from the train from the wrong side. A local train coming on another line hit them. "There is no incident of fire. As of now, two deaths have been confirmed," the report added. The two casualties are not passengers, but they are walking on the track, Kaushik Mitra, CPRO, Eastern Railway reportedly said.

Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren expressed grief over the incident and wished for the speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries due to the accident.

Soren took to X and said, "Heart is saddened by the sad news of train accident near Kaljharia station of Jamtara.  May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this difficult time of grief.  The administration team is engaged in relief and rescue work on the spot. I wish speedy recovery to those injured in the accident".

जामताड़ा के कलझारिया स्टेशन के पास हुई ट्रेन दुर्घटना की दुखद खबर से मन व्यथित है।

ईश्वर दिवगंत आत्माओं को शांति प्रदान कर शोकाकुल परिजनों को दुःख की यह विकट घड़ी सहन करने की शक्ति दें।

प्रशासन की टीम मौके पर राहत एवं बचाव कार्य में जुटी हुई है। दुर्घटना में घायल हुए लोगों के…

— Champai Soren (@ChampaiSoren) February 28, 2024

A 3-member JAG committee has been formed to enquire about the issue.

Jamtara train accident | Two persons walking on the track were run over by the train at least 2 km away from train no. 12254 passing from Vidyasagar Kasitar. There is no incident of fire. As of now, two deaths have been confirmed. The deceased are not passengers, they are walking…

— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

Speaking on the incident, Jamtara SDM Anant Kumar said, "Near the Kalajharia railway crossing, the train stopped and some passengers got off and were run over by another local train. Information was received that some people have died. RPF and the district police are conducting a search operation and two bodies have been recovered so far. The reason for the incident is yet to be determined."

Rescue operations are underway at Kalajharia railway station in Jamtara after the incident. "Two bodies have been recovered. We've requested Railways to start a helpline number. The reason will be known after investigation," Anant Kumar added.

Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta has directed the Jamtara Deputy Commissioner to continue the relief and rescue work and has also directed the Civil Surgeon Jamtara to provide proper treatment to the injured, as reported by news agency ANI. The Health Minister has directed that there should be no negligence in treatment.

Jamtara Train Accident | Jharkhand Health Minister Banna Gupta has directed the Jamtara Deputy Commissioner to continue the relief and rescue work and has also directed the Civil Surgeon Jamtara to provide proper treatment to the injured. The Health Minister has directed that…

— ANI (@ANI) February 28, 2024

President Murmu Condoles Loss Of Lives

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday condoled the loss of lives in a train accident in Jharkhand's Jamtara district and offered condolences to the bereaved families.

"The news of sudden death of many people in a train accident in Jamtara district of Jharkhand is extremely saddening. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," Murmu said in a post on X, in Hindi.

झारखंड के जामताड़ा जिले में एक रेल दुर्घटना में अनेक लोगों की आकस्मिक मृत्यु का समाचार अत्यंत दुखदाई है। मैं शोक संतप्त परिवारजनों के प्रति गहन संवेदनाएं व्यक्त करती हूं और घायल हुए लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करती हूं।

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) February 28, 2024