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Rs 5 lakh compensation has been announced for the families of the victims of the accident
Amritsar:
At least 50 people died in a train accident in Amritsar today. According to preliminary information, the accident allegedly took place in the Joda Phatak neighborhood, in the city, where the effigy of Ravan was burnt near the railroad tracks. Those affected could not see or hear the trains because of the explosion of crackers. At least 60 people were hospitalized. Punjab Prime Minister Amarinder Singh expressed surprise at the accident. He wrote on Twitter: "Shocked to learn of the tragic train accident that occurred in Amritsar, asked all government hospitals to remain open to help in this time of sorrow." District authorities were asked to take into account charge of relief and rescue operations in war situation. "The Punjab government announced compensation of 5 lakhs for the families of the victims of the accident. The railways have published hotline numbers, which are 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Ram Nath Kovind and Congress President Rahul Gandhi expressed their anguish at the accident.
Here are the updates on the Amritsar train accident:
Railroad Commission President Ashwani Lohani and Northern Railway chief executive Vishwesh Chaube rushed to the scene, officials said.
Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, asked the administration about the possibility of allowing the holding of the event in a place as close to the slopes.
Shocked to learn of the train crash that caused the deaths of people at the Dussehra celebrations in Amritsar. Strength for families who have lost their loved ones. Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman hopes the wounded will recover soon
The effigy of Ravan was burned 70-80 m from the door. When the effigy fell, the people present ran towards the railway. At that time, a train was passing and the crossing was closed: CPRO, Northern Railways
Sad and saddened by the death of innocent people celebrating the Dussehra festival in Amritsar. The accident is tragic. May God give strength to all. My thoughts are with the victims and bereaved families. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones.
– Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) October 19, 2018
The numbers of the assistance lines of the railways: 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485
The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs of the Union, Hardeep Singh Puri, wrote on Twitter: "Absolutely devastated to learn the tragic train accident that occurred in Amritsar.God give strength to those who have lost a loved one and the speedy recovery of the wounded. "
The State Minister of Railways, Manoj Sinha, rushes to the scene of the accident in Amritsar.
It's an unfortunate accident. We have no confirmation on the number of people affected by the incident. A rescue train arrived on the site. The Minister of State of Railways also rushes on the spot: ADG PR, Indian Railways
People who do politics after the accident should be ashamed: Navjot Kaur Sidhu
Mamata Banerjee, Chief Minister of West Bengal, also expressed grief. She said she had no more words to express her shock and agony.
"Very very sad to learn the unfortunate railway incident that took place in Amritsar during the festivities of Dussehra.I have no words to describe my shock and my anguish.My heart goes out to the family members victims, pray that the wounded will heal very quickly, "she wrote on Twitter.
Very very sad to learn that the railway incident occurred in Amritsar took place during the festivities of Dussehra.
I do not have words to describe my shock and my agony. My thoughts are with the family members of the victims. Pray that the wounded recover very quickly.– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 19, 2018
Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident in Amritsar. My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I pray that the wounded will heal quickly. Railways Leads Immediate Relief Operations: Piyush Goyal
We will do everything possible to assist the wounded. Have urged the district administration to make every effort to ensure the best possible treatment for them: Punjab Prime Minister Amarinder Singh
#WATCH Eyewitness to #Amritsar The site of the accident says: "The Congress organized the Dussehra celebrations without permission." Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife was the main guest of the celebrations and she continued to deliver a speech while people were hit by the train. " pic.twitter.com/rcsxbVxiB9
– ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018
The train crash in Punjab in which more than 50 people died is shocking. I urge the state government and members of Congress to provide immediate relief at the accident site. My condolences to the families of those who have died. I pray for the wounded to recover quickly: Congress President Rahul Gandhi
#WATCH Accident in Amritsar: Police Commissioner SS Srivastava said: "We do not know the exact number of deaths, but it is certainly higher than 50-60. We continue to evacuate people". pic.twitter.com/5l9Gjw90VB
– ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018
"People were standing on the tracks, they did not know what to do, because two trains came from opposite directions, we do not know who authorized the organization of this event:" Gurjeet Singh Aujla, MP Amritsar, told NDTV
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his anguish at the accident. "Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar, the tragedy is heartbreaking, my deepest condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones, and I pray that the wounded will recover. responsible for providing the necessary immediate help, "he wrote on Twitter.
Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered the Minister of the Interior, the Secretary of Health and the ADGP Law and Order to rush to Amritsar.
#WATCH The moment when the DMU train 74943 blocked people watching the Dussehra celebrations at Choura Bazar, near #Amritsar (Source: Mobile footage-Unverified) pic.twitter.com/cmX0Tq2pFE
– ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018
Rush to Amritsar to personally oversee relief and rescue in the tragic rail crash in Dussehra at Amritsar. My Government will give Rs 5 lakh to each deceased's family and free treatment to the wounded in government hospitals. District authorities were mobilized on the war footing.
– Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) October 19, 2018
I spoke to the Minister of the Interior of Punjab and the State DGP regarding the train accident that occurred in Amritsar. They rush on the spot. The center is ready to provide any possible help to the state at this hour of grief.
– सिंह (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2018
Interior Minister Rajnath Singh reacted to the accident. He wrote on Twitter: "Fear beyond words to the loss of precious lives as a result of a railway tragedy during the Dussehra festivities in Punjab." My thoughts are with the families of the dead and the prayers of the wounded . "
At Gate 27 between Amritsar and Manawala, while the celebration of Dussehra was taking place, incidents took place and people began to rush to Gate 27, while DMU Train 74943 passed through the closed door. announced CPRO Northern Railway.
An extremely sad news about a serious train accident that occurred near Amritsar
I appeal to all our volunteers in the region for them to help the authorities to carry out the relief work and provide any possible help at this time of crisis– Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) October 19, 2018
"The administration and the committee of Dussehra are at fault, they should have sounded the alarm at the approach of the train, they should have ensured that the train stops or slows down, "eyewitnesses told the ANI news agency.
Police said that there could be more than 50 victims. The police evacuate people and the wounded are taken to the hospital.
The ANI news agency, citing an eyewitness, said the train was traveling at high speed.
Several people crashed into train while they were on rails to watch Ravana's effigy burn near Amritsar, said railway officials quoted by the agency. PTI press release.
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