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The 2025 Jalgaon train accident was a train accident in Pachora, Jalgaon district in Maharashtra India on the Maheji Railway Station near, line between Pachora Junction-Jalgaon Junction on 22 January 2024. When panicked passengers jumped off the train after seeing the Pushpak Express on fire, they were hit by the Bengaluru Express coming from the opposite direction.

Event

On 22 January 2024 , Pushpak Express was travelling from Lucknow to Mumbai. A fire broke out in the coach, causing panic. Rumours spread that a fire had broken out in the coach between Maheji and Pardad stations in Maharashtra. Some people pulled the emergency chain to stop the train. Later, when the passengers jumped off the train and got down on the nearby track, they were hit by the Bengaluru Express coming from the opposite direction.

Reactions

The Ministry of Railways (India) announced an ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each to the kin of the deceased, Rs 50,000 for grievous wounds and Rs 5,000 for simple injuries.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent his condolences to the families of the passengers who were killed and wished for a fast recovery of the injured people. Also the Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw also sent condolences.

See also

• List of Indian rail accidents
• Lists of rail accidents
• Pachora

References

1. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/jalgaon-train-accident-those-who-jumped-off-trains-left-door-were-unharmed-says-survivor/articleshow/117468371.cms
2. https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/mumbai/jalgaon-train-accident-passengers-feared-dead-9793448/
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4. Press, the Associated (2025-01-23). "Rail accident kills 12 in western India after passengers jump onto tracks over fire alert". CNN. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
5. "Jalgaon train accident: 13 dead as passengers jump off Pushpak Express after rumour of a fire, run over by incoming Karnataka Express". The Indian Express. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
6. "Jalgaon train accident LIVE updates: Four Nepalese among 13 passengers killed in Pushpak Express train tragedy; government announces ex-gratia". The Hindu. 2025-01-23. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
7. "Jalgaon train accident: Those who jumped off train's left door were unharmed, says survivor". The Times of India. 2025-01-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
8. "13 dead as passengers get down on tracks, run over by another train near Maharashtra's Jalgaon". The Economic Times. 2025-01-23. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
9. "Jalgaon Train Accident: Toll Rises To 13, Railway Ministry Announces Ex gratia For Kin — DETAILS". Zee News. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
10. "Jalgaon train accident toll spikes to 13, Rs 1.5 lakh aid announced for victims". India Today. 2025-01-23. Retrieved 2025-01-23.
11. "'Accident happened due to rumors': Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar on Jalgaon train tragedy". The Times of India. 2025-01-23. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-01-23.

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