Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has expressed his pain at the loss of lives in the train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra and urged authorities to provide appropriate compensation to the next of kin of those killed.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde called the Pushpak Express accident "unfortunate" and said that he has spoken with the collector and officials over the same.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday spoke to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to get information about the disastrous Jalgaon train accident.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced Rs 5 lakh ex gratia to the families of the victims who died in the Jalgaon train accident on Wednesday. The state government will also bear all the medical expenses of the injured, the CM said.
According to initial reports, the passengers of the Pushpak Express had stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train. While on the track, Karnataka express from the other track was coming from the other side, hitting the passengers.
According to initial reports, the passengers had stepped outside their coaches due to a suspected fire on the train. While they were outside, the Karnataka Express passed through the same spot, and several passengers were struck by the moving train.
Atleast 8 people died after being hit by Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on Wednesday. Various ambulances and officials are currently on spot of the crash, Nashik Divisional Commissioner, Praveen Gedam informed ANI.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered his condolences to the families of the people who died in a road accident in Yellapur in Uttara Kannada this morning.