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Several feared dead as train runs over people on railway track near Amritsar

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Oct 19, 2018, at 08:22 pm

Amritsar, Oct 19 (IBNS): In a major incident of railway mishap, a train ran over several people who were standing on tracks to watch the burning of Ravana effigy near Amritsar on Friday evening during Dussehra celebrations. Reports said at least 50 people were killed in the accident.

According to reports, the victims had gathered to watch the burning of Ravana effigy which is a part of Dussehra celebrations.

The accident took place at Jodha Phatak near Amritsar aura Phatak at 6:45 pm.

The people who were watching the Dussehra celebrations standing on the track had not heard the sound of the train owing to the sounds of exploding fireworks.

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh tweeted:"Rushing to Amritsar to personally supervise relief & rescue in tragic rail accident on Dussehra in Amritsar. My govt will give Rs 5 lakh to kin of each deceased & free treatment to injured in govt & pvt hospitals. District authorities have been mobilised on war footing."

We will do everything possible to assist the injured. Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them. pic.twitter.com/90ddA1XeZQ
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018

Have set up Crisis Management Group under @BrahmMohindra to monitor relief & rehabilitation efforts in #Amritsar. Won’t spare any efforts on part of govt to tackle the crisis.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018

The state will remain in mourning tomorrow in view of #Amritsar train mishap. All offices & educational institutions will remain closed.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sadness over the major railway mishap.

In a tweet, Modi wrote: "Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required."

Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2018

#Amritsar #TrainMishap #SeveralFearedDead

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