Bilaspur Train Accident: Passenger train rams into goods train in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur; 8 killed, many injured

Bilaspur train accident

The death toll in the Bilaspur train accident has risen to eight, while several other people were injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday, officials said to news agency ANI.

Bilaspur District Collector (DC) Sanjay Agrawal said that the accident was of a serious nature, with several people trapped and many critically injured.

"A total of eight people have lost their lives in this accident. Two people are still stuck here.16-17 people are in serious condition. This is a big accident. Everyone is present here and we are carrying out rescue operations," he said.

Meanwhile, Vipul Kumar, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the Southeast Central Railways, said that the injured passengers are receiving immediate medical attention.

The South East Central Railway issued emergency helpline numbers to assist families and passengers in view of the train accident in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district.

The helpline numbers for Champa Junction, Rajgarh, and Pendra Road are 808595652, 975248560, and 8294730162, respectively. For the accident site, the railways have issued two helpline numbers: 9752485499, 8602007202.

Bilaspur District Collector (DC) Sanjay Agrawal informed ANI that the accident occurred when the last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur.

"The last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur. Four people have lost their lives in the accident. Rescue operation is underway," DC Agrawal said.

Inspector General (IG) Sanjeev Shukla said that there are people feared dead in the accident, and rescue operations were underway to evacuate the injured. He added that the rescue teams were trying to rescue an individual who had been trapped inside.

"A MEMU train and a goods train collided, in which some people have been injured. The rescue operation is underway. We are trying to rescue a person trapped inside," IG Shukla told ANI.
Officials stated that the railways have mobilised all resources, and measures are being taken to treat the injured.

They said that the MEMU train coach hit a goods train near Bilaspur station at about 4 pm.

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The local administration has also reached the spot to coordinate relief operations and support rescue efforts.

As per the report, train movement on the Bilaspur–Howrah line has been completely disrupted, with several services either cancelled or diverted.

The collision was so severe that it caused significant damage to overhead electrical wires and signal systems, which officials said could take time to restore.

The following ex-gratia compensation has been announced for those affected by the accident:

Rs 10 lakh for the families of the deceased (casualties).
Rs5 lakh for passengers who are seriously injured.
Rs 1 lakh for passengers who have sustained minor injuries.

Relief and rescue operations have been launched on a war footing by the railway administration. Senior officials have reached the site immediately to monitor the situation, and the injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals. The railway administration is extending all possible assistance and coordination to the affected passengers.

A detailed inquiry into the incident will be conducted at the level of the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) to determine the exact cause and to recommend appropriate corrective measures.

For the convenience of passengers and their relatives, the following helpline numbers have been issued:

Emergency Contacts:

Bilaspur: 7777857335, 7869953330
Champa: 8085956528
Raigarh: 9752485600
Pendra Road: 8294730162
Korba: 7869953330
Usalapur: 7777857338