On Wednesday evening in Maharashtra, India, at least 12 individuals were killed and 11 injured when passengers exited the Pushpak Express train due to panic caused by rumors of a fire. The tragic incident occurred as another train, the Karnataka Express, passed on an adjacent track, striking the disembarked passengers who had stepped off seeking safety. Authorities are investigating the cause of the panic, and the state government has promised funding for the victims' families and injured individuals, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in India’s rail transport system.
At least 12 people were killed and 11 injured when passengers disembarked from the Pushpak Express due to a rumored fire and were hit by the Karnataka Express.
The train accident in Maharashtra, resulting in multiple fatalities, has raised serious concerns over train safety and the panic culture that can ensue during travel.
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