Jamtara (Jharkhand): At least 2 people were killed after being hit by a train between Vidyasagar and Kala Jharia in the Jamtara district of Jharkhand on Wednesday, sources said.
According to sources, Anga Express, which was on its way from Bhagalpur in Bihar to Yesvantpur in Karnataka was stopped due to technical reasons near Kala Jharia railway station.
"Several passengers of Anga Express got down from the train and were hit by a passenger train, which was going from Asansol to Baidyanathdham on the other track," they added.
Sources said the identity of the deceased was yet to be ascertained. Senior government officials and police personnel have reached the spot but due to darkness, the rescue operation was being hampered.
It is also understood that senior Railway officials are rushing to the spot, where the mishap occurred. Jamtara Deputy Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Mehra said, "A train ran over the passengers at Kala Jharia railway station in the Jamtara district. Medical teams and ambulances have rushed to the spot."
Jamtara MLA Irfan Ansari said he was leaving for the spot. "I have given the directions to identify those responsible for it. We will also raise the issue in the Legislative Assembly. The deceased have not been identified yet," added Ansari.
Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren expressed grief over the accident. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, Soren said, "My heart is saddened by the sad news of train accident near Kala Jharia station of Jamtara. May God grant peace to the departed souls and give strength to the bereaved family to bear this difficult time of grief."
He said the administration team has been engaged in relief and rescue work on the spot. He also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident.
