🚆 Chhattisgarh Train Collision: 4 Dead, Several Injured as Passenger Train Rams Into Freight Train in Bilaspur
A tragic rail accident struck Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday when a Korba passenger train collided with a stationary goods train near the Lal Khadan area on the Bilaspur–Katni section. The collision claimed four lives and left several others injured, according to officials.
The impact of the crash was so powerful that the front coaches of the passenger train were completely mangled.
Bilaspur Superintendent of Police Rajneesh Singh confirmed the fatalities and said that rescue operations are ongoing.
“The injured are being shifted to nearby hospitals,” Singh said.
🔴 Rescue Efforts in Full Swing
Rescue teams from the Railways, local administration, and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rushed to the site immediately after the crash. Visuals from the scene show crushed train coaches and rescue personnel searching for survivors trapped in the debris.
An infant was among those rescued safely. Due to the wreckage blocking quick evacuation, medical teams and doctors are treating the seriously injured inside the train itself.
⚡ Rail Traffic Disrupted
The collision caused massive damage to the overhead electric wiring and signaling systems, disrupting train services across the route. Several express and passenger trains have been cancelled or diverted, while alternative transport arrangements are being made for stranded passengers.
🔧 Restoration and Investigation Underway
Technical teams are working through the night to restore the tracks and repair the electrical systems. The Railways has launched an investigation to identify the cause of the crash, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible signaling failure or human error.
📞 Railway Helpline Numbers
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Champa Junction: 808595652
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Raigarh: 975248560
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Pandra Road: 8294730162
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Accident Site Helplines: 9752485499, 8602007202
🗣 Official Statement
“All resources have been moved to the spot, and every effort is being made to treat the injured persons,” said a Railway spokesperson.
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