Passengers Fled a Train Over Fears of a Fire. Then Another Train Hit Them.

In Maharashtra State, India, 12 people were killed and 11 injured when they were hit by a train after rumors of a fire caused panic among passengers disembarking from the Pushpak Express train. The victims, many of whom were migrant workers, were struck by the Karnataka Express while leaving the train in response to the false fire alarm. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the cause, and the state government has promised financial assistance to the victims’ families and coverage for the injured, sparking concerns about the safety of train travel in India.

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