At least 16 migrant labourers were killed in the early hours of Friday, when a freight train ran over them between Jalna and Aurangabad.
The incident took place at around 5:15 am, as per Mokshada Patil, SP Aurangabad.
The injured have been shifted to Aurangabad civil hospital. The mishap occurred in the Nanded Division of South Central Railway in Karmad police station area of the Aurangabad district.
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“During early hours today after seeing some labourers on track, loco pilot of goods train tried to stop train but eventually hit them between Badnapur and Karmad stations in Parbhani-Manmad section. Injured taken to Aurangabad Civil Hospital. Inquiry ordered”, said the Railways Ministry.
Rs 5 lakhs each has been announced as ex-gratia to families of the deceased in Karmad (Aurangabad) train accident, as per a statement from the Maharashtra Chief Minister’s Office.
PM Modi, expressing anguish over the incident took stock of the incident.
“Extremely anguished by the loss of lives due to the rail accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and he is closely monitoring the situation. All possible assistance required is being provided.” PM Modi tweeted.
Extremely anguished by the loss of lives due to the rail accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and he is closely monitoring the situation. All possible assistance required is being provided.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 8, 2020
Home Minister Amit Shah tweeted his condolences and informed that he as well, has spoken to Piyush Goyal, concerned authorities in the central govt and railway administration for providing all possible assistance in the incident.
Pained beyond words at the loss of lives due to a rail accident in Maharashtra. I have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal, concerned authorities in the central govt and railway administration to ensure all possible assistance. My condolences with the bereaved families.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 8, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh tweeted his condolences for the deceased and he wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
The Rail accident in Maharashtra’s Aurangabad district is extremely tragic and unfortunate. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident.I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) May 8, 2020
Further details awaited.