Key points of the Jamtara train accident:
- A local train at Kalajharia railway station in Jamtara, Jharkhand ran over a few passengers on Tuesday.
- Two bodies have been found so far.
- Authorities have requested the Railways to establish a helpline number.
- In the recent Jamtara train accident, a local train at Kalajharia railway station in Jharkhand tragically ran over several passengers. As of now, two bodies have been recovered from the scene. In response to this unfortunate incident, authorities have reached out to the Railways, urging them to initiate a helpline number for assistance.
Two individuals lost their lives in a tragic train accident in Jamtara district, Jharkhand. According to authorities, the incident occurred when passengers alighted from a train on the incorrect side and were subsequently struck by another local train at Kalajharia railway station. Kaushik Mitra, CPRO of Eastern Railway, announced the formation of a three-member JAG committee to investigate the matter.
CM Jharkhand Champai Soren stated that an ongoing Committee investigation is being conducted regarding the Jamtara train accident that resulted in the loss of two lives on Wednesday night. The CM mentioned that he will provide further information once the investigation is concluded.
The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, expressed his condolences on Wednesday for the tragic incident in Jamtara, Jharkhand. In a post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office, he expressed his sorrow and extended his thoughts to all those who have lost their dear ones. He also wished for a speedy recovery of the injured individuals. The Prime Minister’s tweet can be found at @narendramodi.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her condolences for the victims of the Jharkhand train accident and called for the railway authorities to revamp their systems in order to avoid similar incidents in the future. In a post on her social media account on X, Banerjee stated, “It is with great sadness that we learn of another tragic rail accident resulting in loss of lives and injuries to many individuals. The recent incident in Jamtara, Jharkhand, which is close to our border, is truly heartbreaking. We stand in solidarity with our neighboring state, offer our deepest sympathies to the families of the victims, and once again urge the railway authorities to make necessary changes to prevent such accidents from occurring repeatedly.”