Eight individuals lost their lives in a severe train collision in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday afternoon. The accident involved a MEMU passenger train, operating between Gevra and Bilaspur, which slammed into the back of a goods train near Jairamnagar station around 4 PM. The impact resulted in the complete crumpling of the passenger train’s leading coaches.
Images from the crash site reveal the catastrophic destruction, with rescue workers navigating the twisted metal in a desperate search for survivors. A video taken moments after the collision depicts smoke rising from the wreckage, indicating the severity of the impact. Passengers are seen evacuating the rear coaches in panic. Coordinated rescue efforts are underway, involving the Railways, local authorities, and the NDRF. Ambulances and medical teams are providing immediate care, with some injured receiving treatment directly within the train carriages due to accessibility issues.
Eight bodies have been recovered from the site. Rescue operations are ongoing to retrieve a trapped loco pilot. The collision has caused widespread disruption to train services, necessitating the cancellation and diversion of numerous trains. Damage to critical infrastructure, including overhead power lines and signaling systems, is being addressed by technical teams working through the night. The railway administration has launched an investigation to determine the cause of this tragic rail disaster.