Jalgaon Rail Accident: 8 Passengers Jump to Escape Fire, Fatally Hit by Oncoming Train

A tragic incident occurred in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district when eight passengers lost their lives after being struck by the Bengaluru Express near Paranda railway station.

The disaster unfolded aboard the Pushpak Express when passengers noticed smoke emanating from the train’s wheels, raising fears of a potential fire. Panicked, several passengers jumped off the train onto the tracks to escape the perceived danger.

Unfortunately, at that moment, the Bengaluru Express, traveling in the opposite direction, approached the same stretch of tracks, leading to the catastrophic accident.

Railway officials have confirmed that the victims were hit by the oncoming train as they attempted to flee. The incident has shocked the local community, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the cause of the smoke and the sequence of events that led to the tragedy.

This is a developing story, and further updates are awaited.