6 Feared Dead As Passenger Train Rams Goods Train In Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur : At least six people were killed and several others injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district on Tuesday. The collision was so strong that some coaches climbed over each other, triggering panic among passengers and locals nearby.

The accident derailed multiple coaches, and the impact severely damaged the overhead wires and signalling system, disrupting train operations on the route. Sources said the preliminary probe suggests that the accident occurred after the MEMU local train overshot a signal and rammed into the rear of a stationary goods train. Railway rescue teams, along with RPF personnel and local police, rushed to the spot to begin relief and evacuation efforts.

Railway Releases Helpline Numbers
Railways has released helpline numbers for passengers and relatives seeking information:

Champa Junction: 808595652
Raigarh: 975248560
Pendra Road: 8294730162
At accident site: 9752485499, 8602007202

Officials said several trains have been cancelled or diverted due to the disruption. Medical units and relief teams have been dispatched to the spot to assist the injured. Senior SECR officials are monitoring the situation, and more details are expected to be released as the rescue and investigation efforts continue through the night.

The local administration has also reached the spot to coordinate relief operations and support rescue efforts. As per the report, rain movement on the Bilaspur–Howrah line has been completely disrupted, with several services either cancelled or diverted. The collision was so severe that it caused significant damage to overhead electrical wires and signal systems, which officials said could take time to restore.

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