Railway officials clarified that the Pushpak Express had stopped for about 20 minutes, giving passengers ample time to move to safety. However, many were unaware of the danger until it was too late.

A team of five senior railway officials has initiated an inquiry into the Jalgaon train tragedy in which 13 people lost their lives, the Railway Board said on Thursday

Dismissing reports that some passengers of Pushpak Express jumped off the train amid a fire rumour, railway officials Thursday said the passengers alighted after they stopped the train by pulling alarm chain and had adequate time to move to a safe location as Karnataka Express arrived 20 minutes later.

In Maharashtra's Jalgaon, a tragic incident was reported on Wednesday. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced ₹5 lakh ex gratia for kin of passengers killed in the tragic accident. The Railway Ministry has announced ex-gratia of ₹1.

Jalgaon Train Accident Latest Updates | Mumbai News Live Updates: An investigation into the cause of the accident has been initiated by the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS), Central Circle.

A shocking tragedy unfolded in Jalgaon when at least eight passengers were feared dead after jumping off the Pushpak Express, following a rumor of a fire onboard. In their panic, many passengers stepped onto the adjacent tracks and were tragically run over by the incoming Karnataka Express.

In a tragic rail accident, 11 passengers of the Lucknow-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Pushpak Express were killed and five injured, after they stepped out of the train and were hit by Karnataka Express coming from another direction in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra.