The massive train accident in Jamtara took place at Jharkhand’s Kalajharia railway station as a train ran over the passengers.
A major train accident took place in Jharkhand’s Jamtara on Wednesday evening as a train train over the passengers at the Kalajharia railway station. Several are feared dead though the exact number of deaths has not yet been confirmed, news agency ANI reported. Deputy commissioner of Jamtara said medical teams and ambulances have been rushed to the spot.
The rescue operations are underway. Jamtara MLA Irfan Ansari said he got to know about the mishap and will be leaving for Jamtara. “I have given the directions to identify those responsible for it. We will also raise the issue in the Assembly… The deceased have not been identified yet…” the MLA said.
According to a report, the passengers jumped onto the track after their train caught fire and another train crushed them to death.
(This is breaking news. More updates to follow)
