Jalgaon Train Accident: Here Are The Helpline Numbers

A devastating incident occurred in Jalgaon district, Maharashtra, resulting in the deaths of 11 individuals. The tragedy unfolded when passengers aboard the Pushpak Express, fearing a fire on the train, jumped onto the tracks in panic and were tragically struck by the Karnataka Express.

The Pushpak Express, traveling from Mumbai to Gorakhpur, caused panic among its passengers. As the train slowed down due to braking, sparks were seen, leading passengers to believe that a fire had started. In their fear, many chose to escape the perceived danger by jumping off the train. This unfortunate decision led several passengers to find themselves on the tracks near Pachora station, directly in the path of the oncoming Karnataka Express.

Helpline Set Up for Pushpak Express Accident

In response to the tragedy, a helpline number has been established for the affected families and passengers. The North Eastern Railway (NER) has set up the helpline at Lucknow Junction station, with the contact number 8957409292, to provide assistance and support to those impacted by the incident. This move aims to offer immediate help and facilitate communication during such emergencies.

Help Desk Numbers for Key Stations in Bhopal Division:

Bhopal Station: 9407291228
RKMP Station: 9109184246
Itarsi Station: 7723024361, 9238105180
Bina Station: 9630042318, 9238105181
Guna Station: 9109197534

Help Desk Numbers for Bhusawal Division (BSL):

Bhusawal (BSL): 8799982712
Jalgaon (JL): 8799952519
Manmad (MMR): 7420058556
Bhaundri (BAU): 8263916314
Khandwa (KNW): 8263916296
Narkhed (NKRD): 8600311850

Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of Central Railway (CR), Dr Swapnil Nila confirmed the tragic accident, stating that the passengers who had jumped onto the tracks were struck by the Karnataka Express, resulting in immediate fatalities. Initially reported as six deaths, district authorities later revised the death toll to eight. This incident occurred around 5 pm, and investigations are underway to determine the exact cause of the panic and the subsequent tragedy.

Authorities believe the panic may have been triggered by smoke from a hot axle, leading passengers to mistakenly assume there was a fire. In their haste, they pulled the alarm chain and evacuated the train, which ultimately contributed to the disaster.