Train Collision in Central India Kills Eight

At least eight people have died and several others have been injured following a collision between a passenger train and a stationary goods train near Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh, India. The passenger train crashed into the goods train from behind, causing significant damage to its first carriages. Indian Railways has initiated rescue operations and announced a detailed inquiry into the incident. Train collisions are frequent in India due to aging infrastructure and human error, despite ongoing safety improvements.

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