A fire rumor in the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express triggered panic among passengers, who jumped off the train in fear. The chaotic situation led to 12 deaths when passengers were hit by the passing Karnataka Express. The incident occurred on January 22 near Jalgaon, Maharashtra, after a “hot axle” or “brake jam” caused sparks. Emergency relief teams were sent, and medical aid was provided to the injured. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister expressed condolences, with efforts underway to assist the affected families.
A rumor of a fire spread in a moving train in India. Panic-stricken passengers started jumping off, but they were not able to escape in time. They were hit by another train passing by, resulting in the death of 12 people.
In India, at least 12 people were killed after jumping off a train in fear of a fire, only to be run over by another train. Several others were injured in the incident. According to the Indian Express, the accident occurred on Wednesday (January 22) in the afternoon, more than 400 kilometers from Mumbai, between Meheji and Paradhade stations near Pachora.
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