Mirzapur train accident: Passengers on track run over by train; 6 dead | Highlights

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: Union Minister and local MP Anupriya Patel took to X.

"Deeply pained by the heart-wrenching incident that occurred today at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur parliamentary constituency. District officials have been directed to immediately reach the spot, expedite relief operations, and ensure proper treatment for the injured," she said.

"In this hour of grief, my heartfelt condolences are with the bereaved families, and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. May the Almighty grant peace to the departed souls," the lawmaker added.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announces an ex-gratia of ₹2 Lakhs each for the next kin of each victim of Mirzapur train accident.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: UP Minister Sanjeev Kumar Gaud said, "This is an unfortunate incident. We came to know that 6 people have died here, 5 of them belonged to Mirzapur district and 1 belonged to Sonbhadra. They were coming for Ganga Snan on a train and met with this accident. I express my sympathies to the bereaved families. May their soul rest in peace. We express our condolences to the bereaved families. We will provide them with compensation...If any negligence is found in the investigation, action will be taken against those responsible."

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the accident at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district and directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief work.

The UP CM also directed SDRF and NDRF teams to reach the spot and expedite relief work. At least six people were killed after they were run over by a train.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: As we wait for the details on the Mirzapur train accident, here's a recap of the deadly Bilaspur train accident of Tuesday -

• A deadly train collision near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh occurred on Tuesday, when a passenger train rammed into a goods train on Tuesday afternoon.
• The death toll in that accident rose to 11 on Wednesday, with 20 others injured, according to railway officials.
• The crash occurred around 4 pm when the MEMU (Mainline Electric Multiple Unit) passenger train travelling from Gevra to Bilaspur overshot a red signal and collided with a stationary goods train.
• Railway authorities have announced a compensation of ₹10 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased, ₹5 lakh for the seriously injured, and ₹1 lakh for those with minor injuries.
• Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai also announced ₹5 lakh ex-gratia for the families of the dead and ₹50,000 for the injured.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: According to officials, the victims had just alighted from the Gomo–Prayagraj Express around 9.15 am and were attempting to cross the tracks from the wrong side when they were struck by the Kalka Mail passing through platform number three.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: The accident in Varanasi comes a day after a day after the deadly train collision near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh.

A passenger train rammed into a goods train on Tuesday afternoon near Bilaspur railway station. The death toll in that accident rose to 11 on Wednesday, with 20 others injured, according to railway officials.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: Chief minister Yogi Adityanath took cognizance of the accident at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. CM Yogi expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.

The chief minister directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief work. He directed SDRF and NDRF teams to reach the spot and expedite relief work. The chief minister directed for proper treatment of the injured.

Mirzapur train accident LIVE: Several passengers were run over by Kalka Mail in Varanasi's Mirzapur on Wednesday while they were crossing the railway track from the wrong side after getting off the Gomo Prayagraj Express at around 9.15 am.