Train Accident in Amritsar: Rs 5 lakh compensation has been announced
At least 50 people have died in a train accident in Amritsar today at Joda Phatak area, where a Ravan effigy was burnt near the tracks. The people who were hit reportedly could not see or hear the trains due to the exploding crackers. At least 60 people have been hospitalised. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has expressed shock at the accident. He wrote on Twitter: "Shocked to hear of tragic rail accident in Amritsar. Have asked all govt & pvt hospitals to stay open to help in this hour of grief. District authorities have been directed to take up relief and rescue operations on a war footing." The Punjab government has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for the families of the accident victims. The railways has issued helpline numbers, which are 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485. People who want to donate blood should go to the Amritsar Civil Hospital and Guru Nanak Hospital. The Punjab government has ordered a probe into the accident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Congress President Rahul Gandhi have expressed their anguish at the accident.
Here are the Amritsar Train Accident Updates:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Rs 2 lakhs as compensation for the family of the accident victims. Rs 50,000 as compensation has also been announced for the injured.
Medical teams are rushing to the spot. I am also leaving for the site of the accident. As per initial information, people present near the railway track couldn't hear the sound of the approaching train due to bursting crackers: Minister of State For Railways Manoj Sinha
"There are more than 50 casualties. We are evacuating people, injured taken to the hospital", said SS Shrivastava, Commissioner of Police, Amritsar.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has set up a Crisis Management Group.
All educational institutions will remain closed in Amritsar tomorrow: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh
Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has ordered an inquiry into the train accident.
People who want to donate blood should go to the Amritsar Civil Hospital and Guru Nanak Hospital: Public Relations Department, Punjab Government
Union minister and Akali Dal leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal said the onus was on the state government.
"There are not enough words to mourn the Amritsar train tragedy that claims so many innocent lives. My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. The incident needs to be probed as it casts serious question on administration," she tweeted.
Indian Railways has issued helpline numbers for the Amritsar accident. Helpline telephone numbers at Manawala station- Railways -73325, BSNL - 0183-2440024; Power Cabin ASR-Rly - 72820, BSNL - 0183-2402927; Vijay Sahota, SSE: 7986897301 and Vijay Patel, SSE: 7973657316
Railway Minister Piyush Goyal cancels all engagements in the US, says immediately returning back to India.
Railway Board chairman Ashwani Lohani and Northern Railway general manager Vishwesh Chaube are rushing to the spot, officials said.
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal has questioned the administration, saying how could permission for the event was given at a place so close to the tracks.
Shocked to know of the train accident resulting in deaths of people at Dussehra celebrations in Amritsar. Strength to families who've lost their dear ones. Hope those injured recover soon: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
Ravan effigy was being burnt 70-80 m from the gate. When the effigy fell, people present there ran towards the railway track. At the time, a train was passing and the level crossing there was shut: CPRO, Northern Railways
Saddened and distressed by death of innocent people celebrating Dussehra festival in Amritsar. The accident is tragic. May God give strength to all. My heart goes out to the victims and the bereaved families. My condolences to those who lost their dear ones: Finance Minister Arun Jaitley
Railways issues helpline numbers: 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485
Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri wrote on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to hear about the tragic train accident in Amritsar. May God grant strength to those who lost a loved one & speedy recovery to the injured."
The injured are being moved to the Civil Hospital in Amritsar.
Minister Of State For Railways Manoj Sinha is rushing to the site of the accident in Amritsar.
It is an unfortunate accident. We don't have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot: ADG PR, Indian Railways
People who are doing politics over the accident should be ashamed: Navjot Kaur Sidhu
"The effigy of Ravan was burnt. I had just left the site when the incident happened," Navjot Kaur Sidhu who was the chief guest at the event said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has also expressed grief. She said she is left with no words to express her shock and agony.
"Very very sad to learn about the unfortunate rail incident in Amritsar during Dussehra festivities. I have no words to describe my shock and agony. My heart goes out to the family members of the victims. Pray that the injured persons recover very quickly," she wrote on Twitter.
Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations: Piyush Goyal
We will do everything possible to assist the injured. Have directed the district administration to leave no stone unturned to ensure the best possible treatment for them: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh
An eyewitness said that Congress leader Navjot Sidhu's wife was the chief guest at the event.
The train accident in Punjab in which over 50 people have died is shocking. I urge the state government & Congress workers to provide immediate relief at the accident site. My condolences to the families of those who have died. I pray that the injured make a speedy recovery: Congress President Rahul Gandhi
The police have not yet given the exact number of people who have died.
"People were standing on the tracks. They did not realise what to do as two trains came from opposite directions. We don't know who gave permission to organise this event:" Amritsar lawmaker Gurjeet Singh Aujla tells NDTV
Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families: President Kovind
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed anguish at the accident. "Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required," he wrote on Twitter.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has directed Home Secretary, Health Secretary and ADGP Law and Order to immediately rush to Amritsar.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh said he is leaving for Amritsar. He has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation to the families of accident victims.
"I spoke to Home Secretary of Punjab and DGP of the state regarding the train accident in Amritsar. They are rushing to the spot. Centre is ready to provide all possible assistance to the state at this hour of grief," added Home Minister Rajnath Singh added.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh has reacted to the accident. He wrote in Twitter: "Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured."
At gate number 27 between Amritsar and Manawala, as Dussehra celebration was taking place, some incident occurred and people started rushing towards closed gate number 27, while a DMU train number 74943 was passing the closed gate, said CPRO Northern Railway.
"Extremely sad news coming about a major train accident near Amritsar I appeal to all our volunteers in the area to help authorities in the relief work and provide whatever help we can in this moment of crisis," Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal wrote on Twitter.
"The administration and the Dussehra committee are at fault, they should have raised an alarm when the train was approaching, they should have made sure that the train halts or slows down," eyewitnesses were quoted by news agency ANI.
The police have said that there could be more than 50 casualties. The police are evacuating people and the injured are being taken to the hospital.
News agency ANI quoted eyewitness who said the train was travelling at a fast speed.
Several people run over by train while they were standing on tracks to watch burning of Ravana effigy near Amritsar, said railway officials quoted by news agency PTI.
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