Chhattisgarh train accident: 8 dead, over a dozen injured
A serious train accident near Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh on Tuesday left eight people dead and over a dozen injured.
Around 4pm a MEMU passenger train heading to Bilaspur crashed into a goods train from behind after reportedly missing a red signal.
It's a tough moment for the community, with families and friends affected by the tragedy.
Rescue teams were on site immediately
Rescue teams jumped into action right away, getting the injured to hospitals fast.
Officials like District Collector Sanjay Agrawal were on site overseeing efforts.
The Railway Board has promised ₹10 lakh compensation for each victim's family.
An investigation is already underway to figure out how this happened and prevent it in the future, while helplines have been set up for anyone needing info or support.