Bilaspur Train Accident Leaves 11 Dead, 20 Injured

Overview of the Incident

In a tragic railway accident near Bilaspur station on Tuesday, at least 11 people lost their lives while 20 others sustained injuries. The incident involved a collision between a stationary goods train and a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) local train. Rescue operations at the site have been promptly resumed to assist survivors and recover the injured.

Details of the Collision

The accident occurred when the last bogie of the MEMU local train collided with the first bogie of a stationary goods train at around 4 pm. The force of the impact caused extensive damage and resulted in multiple casualties.

Injured Passengers

The 20 injured passengers are currently receiving medical attention under the supervision of professional healthcare providers. The injured include:
Mathura Bhaskar (F, 55), Chaura Bhaskar (M, 50), Shatrughan (M, 50), Geeta Debnath (F, 30), Mehnish Khan (F, 19), Sanju Vishwakarma (M, 35), Soni Yadav (F, 25), Santosh Hansraj (M, 60), Rashmi Raj (F, 34), Rishi Yadav (M, 2), Tularam Agrawal (M, 60), Aradhana Nishad (F, 16), Mohan Sharma (M, 29), Anjula Singh (F, 49), Shanta Devi Gautam (F, 64), Pritam Kumar (M, 18), Shailesh Chandra (M, 49), Ashok Kumar Dixit (M, 54), Neeraj Dewangan (M, 53), and Rajendra Maruti Bisare (M, 60).

Railway officials remain in constant contact with local hospitals to ensure that all necessary medical care and support are provided to those affected.

Government Response and Relief Measures

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced an ex-gratia payment to support the victims and their families. Families of the deceased will receive Rs 5 lakh, while the injured will be given Rs 50,000 along with free medical treatment.

In a press conference held in Raipur, CM Sai expressed his condolences, stating, “A train accident took place near Bilaspur today. Rescue operations are underway. This is very sad news. Compensation will be provided to the families of the deceased, and the injured will receive free treatment along with financial support.”

Bilaspur District Collector Sanjay Agrawal further clarified that the collision involved the last bogie of a MEMU local train and the first bogie of a goods train, resulting in the fatalities and injuries.

Current Situation

Senior railway officials are closely monitoring the situation and implementing all necessary measures to ensure a swift recovery for the injured. Rescue and recovery operations continue, with authorities prioritizing medical assistance and safety measures at the accident site.

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