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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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  1. At least 12 passengers dead after jumping onto tracks over train fire alert in India

    Despite efforts to enhance rail safety, such tragic incidents highlight the urgent need for comprehensive reforms in India's railway system to prevent panic-driven accidents.

    At least 12 passengers dead after jumping onto tracks over train fire alert in India

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  2. At least 12 rail passengers killed in western India after jumping onto tracks over train fire alert

    Despite ongoing efforts to enhance rail safety, the tragic accident highlights the persistent risks faced by passengers in India’s vast rail network and underscores the urgent need for comprehensive improvements.

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  3. Eleven die in India as passengers fleeing fire fears hit by another train

    The tragic incident in Maharashtra underscores the serious flaws in India's railway safety measures, highlighting the urgent need for reforms even as the country invests billions in modernising its rail infrastructure.

    Eleven die in India as passengers fleeing fire fears hit by another train

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Updated: Jan 22nd, 2025, 4:28 PM ET

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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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