In Maharashtra, India, a rumor about a fire on the Pushpak Express train caused panic, resulting in 12 fatalities when passengers jumped off the train onto the tracks. This tragic incident was fueled by sparks inside the train possibly caused by mechanical issues like 'hot axle' or 'brake-binding.' The incident highlights the dangers of India's aging railway system, which, despite the government's significant investments for modernization, remains vulnerable to accidents. Officials have pledged compensation for the victims' families and treatment for the injured.
Our preliminary information is that there were sparks inside one of the coaches of the Pushpak Express due to either a 'hot axle' or 'brake-binding' [jamming], and some passengers panicked.
India has one of the largest railway systems in the world, but the aging system dates back to British colonial rule and is now subject to annual deadly accidents.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the victims' families will receive compensation from the authorities, adding that the state government will also cover the cost of treatment for those injured.
Amit Shah expressed his 'deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in this accident.'
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