The death toll in the train accident that took place near Bilaspur railway station on Tuesday has increased to 11, while 20 people have been injured in the accident. Officials gave this information on Wednesday.
A train allegedly jumped a red signal and collided with the rear of a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh, officials said.After this tragic accident, both the Railways and the state government have announced compensation. The work of removing debris from the track is going on. Trains have started operating from other tracks except the track where the accident took place.
Actually, a major train accident occurred in Bilaspur on Tuesday evening. Where on Tuesday there was a collision between Korba passenger train and a standing goods train near Lal Khadan area on Bilaspur-Katni railway section. So far 11 people have died in this horrific accident. Many people are seriously injured. Who are undergoing treatment.
On this tragic train accident, CM Vishnudev Sai has expressed grief towards the family of the deceased. He wrote on social media platform X that the train accident near Bilaspur is extremely sad and painful. I express my deepest condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this tragedy. May God grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved family to bear this unbearable loss.
The state government has decided that financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased and Rs 50 thousand to the injured. Complete arrangements for proper and free treatment of the injured have been ensured. All necessary medical facilities and resources are being made available for the treatment of the injured.
Our thoughts are with every affected family in this difficult time. The state government is continuously monitoring the situation with full sensitivity and vigilance and is taking all necessary steps.
After this accident, Railways has announced compensation for the victims. In a statement issued by the Railways, it was said that the following ex-gratia amount has been announced by the Railway Minister for the persons affected in the incident. An assistance amount of Rs 10 lakh will be provided to the families of the deceased, Rs 5 lakh to seriously injured passengers and Rs 1 lakh to moderately injured passengers.
