Major Train Collision in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Several Feared Dead; Rescue Operations Underway
A tragic train accident unfolded near Lalkhadan in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday when a passenger train and a goods train collided head-on, causing multiple coaches to derail.
Emergency teams from the railway administration and local authorities rushed to the site soon after the mishap. Rescue and medical operations are in full swing, with officials working to assist the injured and clear the wreckage.
While the exact number of casualties and injuries has not yet been confirmed, preliminary reports indicate that several passengers may have been affected.
The collision severely impacted the Bilaspur–Howrah rail line, disrupting train services across the busy corridor. Several trains have been cancelled or diverted, causing widespread delays.
Officials said the crash also damaged overhead electrical wires and signal systems, which could take considerable time to restore.
Local authorities have reached the site to coordinate relief and restoration efforts, ensuring the safe evacuation of passengers and the reopening of tracks at the earliest.
Further updates are awaited as rescue operations continue.
Emergency teams from the railway administration and local authorities rushed to the site soon after the mishap. Rescue and medical operations are in full swing, with officials working to assist the injured and clear the wreckage.
While the exact number of casualties and injuries has not yet been confirmed, preliminary reports indicate that several passengers may have been affected.
The collision severely impacted the Bilaspur–Howrah rail line, disrupting train services across the busy corridor. Several trains have been cancelled or diverted, causing widespread delays.
Officials said the crash also damaged overhead electrical wires and signal systems, which could take considerable time to restore.
Local authorities have reached the site to coordinate relief and restoration efforts, ensuring the safe evacuation of passengers and the reopening of tracks at the earliest.
Further updates are awaited as rescue operations continue.
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