The number of casualties in the Bilaspur train accident has risen to 11, with 20 individuals sustaining injuries. The fatal crash took place on Tuesday afternoon when a MEMU passenger train, en route from Gevra to Bilaspur, collided with a stationary goods train. Reports indicate the passenger train may have breached a red signal.
The severity of the collision was such that a passenger coach was displaced onto a wagon of the cargo train. In the wake of this tragedy, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has declared ₹5 lakh in ex-gratia for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured. Free medical care is also being provided to all those affected.
Site clearance and restoration work are progressing rapidly. An official inquiry has been ordered to investigate the accident thoroughly. The railway administration is working closely with medical professionals and local authorities to ensure comprehensive care and support for the injured, prioritizing their swift recovery.