Jalgaon train tragedy highlights: Amit Shah speaks to Devendra Fadnavis, expresses condolences over deaths

Jalgaon train tragedy highlights: The Central Railway officials said the incident took place after the passengers stepped down from their train on the tracks and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening.

Jalgaon train tragedy highlights: At least twelve passengers were killed and around 35 injured after they stepped down from their train on the tracks and were run over by another train coming from the opposite direction in North Maharashtra's Jalgaon district on Wednesday evening. Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain due to a rumour of fire on board around 5 pm and a few passengers reportedly jumped off Pushpak Express and came under the coming Karnataka Express. The accident took place near Pardhade station, near Pachora, where the Pushpak Express had halted. Pachora is more than 400 km away from Mumbai. Some passengers of the Pushpak Express stepped down, and were hit by the oncoming Karnataka Express, said Central Railway's chief spokesperson Swapnil Nila.