Six Passengers Killed By Approaching Train At Chunar Railway Station In UP's Mirzapur

Mirzapur: At least six passengers were killed after an incoming train hit the passengers alighting at the Chunar Railway Station in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, a railway official said.

The incident took place at 9:30 am when the passengers were getting off the Chopan Express from the wrong side at platform four and were struck by the approaching Netaji Express while attempting to cross the main line, despite a footover bridge.

Government Railway Police Inspector Raghvendra Singh confirmed there were six deaths, and the deceased had come here for Kartik Purnima Snan. The deceased were identified as Savita, 28, Sadhna, 16, Shiv Kumari, 12, Anju Devi, 20, Sushila Devi, 60, and Kalawati, 50.

"Train no 13309, Chopan - Prayagraj Express, arrived at Chunar Station Platform 4 in Uttar Pradesh. Some passengers got down on the wrong side and were trespassing on the main line, while the Foot Over Bridge is available. Train no 12311, Netaji Express, was through from the main line," the Indian Railways said in an initial statement.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and offered his condolences to the kin of the victims and directed officials to reach the spot immediately and expedite relief and rescue operations. He directed senior officials to reach the accident site and monitor relief efforts.

Union Minister and local MP Anupriya Patel extended condolences to the bereaved families in a message on X. "Deeply pained by the heart-wrenching incident that occurred today at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur parliamentary constituency. District officials have been directed to immediately reach the spot, expedite relief operations, and ensure proper treatment for the injured," she said.

"In this hour of grief, my heartfelt condolences are with the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May the Almighty grant peace to the departed souls," the lawmaker added.

Also Read:

1. Survivors Recall Dreadful Collision As Death Toll In Bilaspur Train Accident Rises To 11
2. Passenger Train Collides With Goods Train In Bilaspur; 8 Dead, Several Injured