Thu Jan 23 10:12:48 UTC 2025: ## Train Accident in Jalgaon Kills 12, Triggers Outcry Over Safety
**Jalgaon, Maharashtra:** A tragic train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, has claimed the lives of 12 people and injured several others. The incident occurred Wednesday evening near Pachora railway station when passengers aboard the Pushpak Express, traveling from Lucknow to Mumbai, panicked after a false alarm of fire.
According to eyewitness accounts from passengers Sabir, a Mumbai taxi driver, and Rajiv Sharma from Lucknow, a rumor of a fire in a general coach sparked chaos. Passengers, including women and children, jumped off the train onto the tracks. Before they could escape, an oncoming Karnataka Express struck them, resulting in multiple fatalities. Sharma reported yelling a warning about the approaching train but being unheard in the ensuing panic.
Railway officials suggest the initial spark or smoke in the Pushpak Express’s general coach may have been caused by a hot axle or brake failure. However, the ensuing stampede and resulting collision with the Karnataka Express are the primary cause of the deaths.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences and stated that the state government is providing all necessary assistance, including ambulances and medical support. He confirmed that the district administration and railway authorities are coordinating relief efforts.
The accident highlights concerns about passenger safety and the potential dangers of unsubstantiated emergency announcements. The incident is under investigation. The incident occurred around 4:42 PM approximately 425 km from Mumbai.
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