Major Train Collision in Bilaspur: Passenger and Goods Trains Crash Head-On, Several Feared Injured.
A major train accident occurred near Lalkhadan in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district on the Howrah route, where a passenger train and a goods train collided head-on. The impact of the collision was severe, causing several coaches to derail and triggering panic among passengers.
According to initial reports, multiple passengers are feared injured, though official confirmation is still awaited. Railway authorities immediately dispatched rescue and medical teams to the site, while the local administration also joined the relief efforts.
Train operations on the busy Bilaspur–Katni section have been completely suspended, leading to cancellations and route diversions of several trains. Passengers are being provided with alternative arrangements. The overhead wires and signal systems suffered significant damage, which may delay restoration efforts.
An official inquiry into the cause of the accident has been initiated. Railways have urged passengers and families to stay updated through the official helpline numbers as restoration and rescue operations continue on a war footing.
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