&imwidth=800&imheight=600&format=webp&quality=medium "Bilaspur train accident: At least 11 killed, 20 injured in Chhattisgarh; CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex-gratia")
At least 11 people were killed and 20 were injured after a goods train rammed into a mainline electric multiple unit (MEMU) local near the Bilaspur railway station on Wednesday (Nov 5). Following the tragic incident, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those who were injured in the accident.
According to officials, the incident took place around 4 pm on Tuesday (Nov 4) when the MEMU passenger train was heading to Bilaspur from Gevra. The train rammed into a goods train in the neighbouring Korba district. Due to the severe impact of the collision, a coach of the passenger train ended up on top of a wagon of the goods train.
Those who were injured in the accident were shifted to Apollo Hospital and Chhattisgarh Institute of Medical Sciences (CIMS) in Bilaspur, said Bilaspur collector Sanjay Agrawal.
CM Vishnu Deo Sai expressed his condolences to those who lost their lives in the tragedy.
“The train accident near Bilaspur is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. I express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. May God grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the grieving families to bear this unbearable sorrow,” he said.
He added, “The state government has decided to provide financial assistance of ₹5 lakh to the families of the deceased and ₹50 thousand to the injured. Complete arrangements have been ensured for the proper and free treatment of the injured.”
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The chief minister further added, “The district administration and railway teams are fully engaged with utmost promptness in relief and rescue operations. All necessary medical facilities and resources are being provided for the treatment of the injured. We stand with every affected family during this difficult time. The state government is continuously monitoring the situation with complete sensitivity and vigilance and is taking every necessary step.”
