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Train Panic in India: 12 Dead After Fire Rumor

At least 12 passengers lost their lives in India after jumping onto tracks in panic over a fire alert, only to be hit by another train.

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A tragic incident in Maharashtra, India, resulted in at least 12 deaths when passengers jumped off the Pushpak Express train due to a rumored fire. In their panic, they were hit by another train on an adjacent track. Police reported that among the injured, at least six were hospitalized. This incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within India’s extensive railway network, despite government modernization efforts and recent investments to improve overall safety.

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