Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles deaths in Aurangabad mishap, assures assistance to affected

11:42 May 08

Pained beyond words at death of migrants: Nadda

New Delhi: Condoling the death of migrant workers after being run over by a goods train in Aurangabad, BJP president J P Nadda said on Friday that he was pained beyond words at the tragedy.

At least 14 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks were crushed to death by a goods train in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district on Friday morning.

In a tweet, Nadda said, "I am pained beyond words to learn about the tragic train accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. I have asked our karyakartas to join the rescue operation and provide full support to the administration along with adherence to all health protocols".

Offering his deepest condolences, he wished for early recovery of those injured.  

10:23 May 08

Union Home Minister Amit Shah condoles death of migrant workers in Maharashtra train accident

Maharashtra train accident

New Delhi: The Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday condoled the death of 16 migrant workers killed in a goods train mishap in Aurangabad.

"Pained beyond words at loss of lives due to a rail accident in Maharashtra. I have spoken to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal, concerned authorities in central govt & railway admin to ensure all possible assistance. My condolences with the bereaved families", Home Minister said on Twitter. 

10:00 May 08

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh condoles death of migrant workers in Maharashtra train accident

Maharashtra train accident

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday condoled the death of  16 migrant workers in a train accident in Maharashtra's Aurangabad.

The workers were mowed down by a goods train early this morning.

"The Rail accident in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district is extremely tragic and unfortunate. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident.I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured", Singh said on Twitter.

09:46 May 08

Naidu condoles death of migrant workers in Maharashtra train accident

New Delhi: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu on Friday condoled the death of 16 migrant workers in a train accident in Maharashtra's Aurangabad.

The workers were mowed down by a goods train early this morning.

"Deeply saddened to learn about the loss of lives in a train mishap in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families," Naidu said on Twitter.

09:36 May 08

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoles deaths in Aurangabad mishap, assures assistance to affected

 New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Railways Minister Piyush Goyal regarding the Aurangabad train accident on Friday, and assured that assistance is being provided to the affected.

"Extremely anguished by the loss of lives due to the rail accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Have spoken to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal and he is closely monitoring the situation. All possible assistance required is being provided," Modi's tweet read.

At least 16 migrant labourers were killed and five others injured when a freight train ran over them between Jalna and Aurangabad, informed Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of South Central Railway (SCR) on Friday.

The injured have been shifted to Aurangabad civil hospital. The mishap occurred early today in the Nanded Division of South Central Railway in Karmad police station area of the Aurangabad district.

As per Railways officials, the migrant labourers hailed from Madhya Pradesh and were walking home from Maharashtra's Jalna and after walking for about 36 km, they had stopped to take rest when they fell asleep.

Railway Protection Force (RPF) and local police have reached the spot.