Bilaspur: A very painful news has come out from Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh. On Tuesday morning, there was a massive collision between a Korba passenger train and a standing goods train near Lal Khadan area on the Bilaspur-Katni railway section. The accident was so terrible that the front engine and coach of the train were completely shattered. 11 people have died in this train accident, while more than 20 passengers have been injured. Railway officials said that relief and rescue operations were started immediately after the incident, and NDRF team, local administration and medical staff took charge on the spot.

How did the accident happen? Was it a signal failure or human error?

According to initial reports, the cause of the accident is not yet clear. Some sources say that the accident occurred due to signal failure, while other reports blame human error. Railway officials have ordered an investigation and said that the truth will come out very soon.

Scroll to load tweet…

There was an outcry after the collision - passengers told how what happened?

Eyewitnesses of the accident said that within a few seconds the coach of the train jumped into the air with a loud noise. People started screaming and chaos spread inside the coach. Rescue teams had to cut through the debris and pull out the passengers. Many people were immediately admitted to nearby hospitals. A passenger said, "We couldn't understand what happened. There was a sudden shock and the entire compartment wobbled. After that there was smoke and screams all around."

NDRF and railway teams engaged in relief and rescue

• As soon as information about the accident was received, Railways and NDRF teams started relief work.
• Medical teams provided first aid on the spot, as it was not possible to immediately rescue many people trapped under the debris.
• Ambulance and doctor teams reached the track itself and seriously injured passengers were treated inside the train.

Scroll to load tweet…

Rail traffic halted, many trains canceled or diverted

Due to the collision, the overhead electrical wires and signaling system were completely damaged, due to which rail traffic on the entire route was disrupted. Many express and passenger trains have been canceled or diverted. Railway technical teams are busy repairing tracks and wires throughout the night.

Railways released helpline numbers

Railways has issued helpline numbers to contact family members-

• Champa Junction: 808595652
• Raigarh: 975248560
• Pandara Road: 8294730162
• Available numbers at the accident site: 9752485499, 8602007202

Big question after the accident – ​​Is there a flaw in the country's railway safety system?

• This accident once again raises the question whether our preparations regarding railway safety are sufficient?
• Frequent failures of the signaling system and communication gaps between trains have now become a matter of concern.
• Railways has claimed that after the investigation report comes, strict action will be taken against those responsible.