A tragic railway accident occurred in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday when a passenger MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station. According to railway officials, at least four passengers lost their lives, while multiple others suffered injuries in the incident. Some passengers were reportedly trapped under a derailed coach immediately after the crash, prompting an urgent rescue response from police and railway authorities.
A senior police officer informed PTI that rescue operations began immediately, and several injured passengers were shifted to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities confirmed that medical teams and emergency personnel remain on site, ensuring that trapped passengers are safely taken out.
How Did the Bilaspur Train Accident Happen?
According to railway officials, the accident took place around 4:00 pm between the Gatora and Bilaspur railway stations. The MEMU passenger train was travelling from Gevra Road in Korba district to Bilaspur when it rammed into a goods train from behind. The force of the collision was severe, causing one passenger coach to lift and rest on top of a wagon of the goods train.
Visuals from the crash site show railway staff, police personnel, and rescue workers surrounding the damaged coaches, assessing injuries and clearing debris. The condition of some coaches suggests that the impact was strong enough to deform metal structures and trap passengers inside.
Rescue Operations and Medical Response
Rescue operations began immediately after the collision. Official reports state that emergency teams brought cutting equipment, medical stretchers, and ambulances to the site.
- Some passengers managed to escape on their own,
- Others required assistance from rescue workers,
- A few remained trapped beneath a tilted coach for several minutes until they were safely pulled out.
Hospitals in Bilaspur have been alerted and emergency wards prepared to handle incoming patients. Railway officials confirmed that additional medical teams have been deployed to support treatment efforts.
Initial Observations and Possible Causes
While the investigation is still underway, officials have stated that the collision happened on the up-line track and was severe enough to cause structural displacement of coaches. Railway engineers are examining whether signaling issues, human error, or technical failure played any role in the accident.
Authorities have halted traffic on the affected route until safety checks are complete and damaged coaches are removed from the tracks.The Bilaspur train accident in Chhattisgarh has claimed multiple lives, injured several passengers, and raised fresh concerns about railway safety. With rescue operations still in progress and an inquiry already ordered, more details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
