Tragic Train Incident Claims 13 Lives in Jalgaon, Maharashtra

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A devastating rail incident occurred in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on Wednesday, January 23, leading to the deaths of 13 individuals, including an 11-year-old boy. Among the deceased was Kamala Bhandari, 43, who had just been seen off by her son, Tapendra, at a train station in Lucknow. After boarding the Pushpak Express to Mumbai, a panic ensued when some passengers mistakenly thought there were sparks from the train's brakes. In their frenzy to escape, many jumped off the moving train, only to be struck by the oncoming Karnataka Express from the opposite direction.

The Railway Ministry later confirmed that there were no sparks. The tragedy unfolded around 5 PM, with disturbing visuals emerging from the scene showing victims lying on the tracks and numerous others injured. As of Thursday morning, only eight of the 13 fatalities had been identified, four of whom were from Nepal, including Bhandari.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, currently attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, expressed their condolences and announced financial aid of INR 5 lakh for the affected families. Additionally, the state government will cover medical expenses for the injured. The Railway Protection Force and the Government Railway Police have initiated a joint inquiry into the incident, which also left 15 others injured.

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