Rescue operations underway after the Karnataka Express runs over passengers near Pardhade station, leaving over 10 dead and several injured | File Photo
Mumbai: In a devastating incident on Wednesday evening near Pardhade station in the Bhusaval Division of Central Railway, nearly a dozen people lost their lives, and several others sustained injuries.
According to sources, the Lucknow-Mumbai Puspak Express had been halted due to chain pulling. During the halt, several passengers reportedly alighted and began walking along the adjacent track. Tragically, moments later, the speeding Karnataka Express approached on the down line and ran over the passengers. According to CPRO CR only 7 to 8 person injured.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with passengers caught unaware by the oncoming train. Local authorities and railway officials rushed to the scene to provide assistance.
While official confirmation of the death toll is awaited, preliminary reports from sources suggest that more than 10 people lost their lives, and many others were injured in the mishap. Rescue operations are ongoing, and injured passengers have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Authorities have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances that led to the accident, including the chain-pulling incident.
“An ACP occurred in Train No. 12533 Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express, at km 372/07 in the UP direction, between Maheji and Pardhane. The train stopped at the spot, and some passengers got down from the Pushpak Express. Seven to eight people were injured by the passing Train No. 12627 Bengaluru-New Delhi Express in the DN direction on the nearby track at around 5 pm. Arrangements for ambulances to be sent to the spot have been made in coordination with the local administration authorities. An Accident Relief Train has been dispatched from Bhusaval, and Central Railway is making all efforts to provide medical aid to the injured passengers.” said spokesperson of CR.
