2 goods trains derail after collision in MP’s Shahdol; 6 railway staffs injured

At least 10 trains on the Bilaspur-Katni rail route and one of the loco pilots was seriously injured and is admitted to the nearby hospital

Updated on: Apr 19, 2023, 12:33:35 IST

By Ritesh Mishra

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Six railway personnel, including two locomotive pilots, were injured after a goods train was hit by a moving freight train in Madhya Pradesh’s Shahdol district on Wednesday, railway officials said.

The incident occurred near Singhpur station at around 6.50am on Wednesday due to signal overshoot. (Video grab/PTI)

The officials said that one of the loco pilots was seriously injured and is admitted to the nearby hospital. Senior officials are at the spot and an investigation has started.

The incident occurred near Singhpur station, which falls under Bilaspur Railway Division, at around 6.50am due to signal overshoot, said Saket Ranjan, spokesperson of the South Eastern Central Railway (SECR).

“Eight wagons and a locomotive of the iron-ore laden moving goods train derailed in the incident, disrupting traffic on Bilaspur-Katni rail route,” he said.

At least 10 trains, operated on the route, have been cancelled, he added

Efforts were on to restore the rail traffic and relief operation was underway, officials said.

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Ritesh Mishra
Ritesh Mishra is the State Correspondent for Chhattisgarh with Hindustan Times. He reports on Maoism, internal security, politics, mining, governance, and major developments shaping the state. Based in Raipur, he has covered Chhattisgarh since 2016, reporting extensively from the Bastar region and other conflict-affected areas. With nearly two decades of experience in journalism, Ritesh has built a reputation for ground reporting from some of India's most challenging terrains. His coverage spans Left-Wing Extremism, counter-insurgency operations, elections, tribal affairs, environmental issues, infrastructure, mining, and socio-economic developments. He has reported on major security operations, policy initiatives, wildlife crime, and the changing dynamics of conflict and development in Central India. Before moving to Chhattisgarh, Ritesh spent eight years reporting from Madhya Pradesh, covering politics, administration, crime, development, and social issues. Throughout his career, he has reported on various forms of extremism in Central India, combining field reporting with in-depth analysis to produce accurate, balanced, and impactful journalism. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Ritesh worked with The Pioneer and The Free Press Journal, where he covered a wide range of beats and honed his skills in political, investigative, and field reporting. His reporting is marked by exclusive stories, extensive fieldwork, and a commitment to factual, on-the-ground journalism that brings complex issues to a wider audience.Read More