Over 280 people dead in India train derailment.
Tragedy Strikes: Train Crash in India Leaves 288 Dead
The search for survivors in a train crash in Bahanaga, India ended Saturday, with the death toll at 288. Some 803 were injured as the crash and subsequent derailment on Friday, which is considered the worst such incident in over 20 years. Rescue workers used equipment on site Saturday to assist in retrieving bodies trapped in various train cars. A preliminary report viewed by Reuters cited signal failure as the primary cause of the crash, which involved two South Eastern Railway passenger trains and one goods train.
Assistance for Families and Injured
SER sent a special train to transport the family members of the passengers near the site. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishna promised families of the dead will receive 1 million rupees, worth $12,000, while the seriously injured will get 200,000 rupees, with 50,000 rupees for minor injuries.
Focus on Rescue and Relief
“It’s a big, tragic accident,” Vaishna told reporters at the accident site. “Our complete focus is on the rescue and relief operation, and we are trying to ensure that those injured get the best possible treatment.” Indian railways typically transport 13 million passengers every day.
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As the world mourns the loss of life in this devastating train crash, Facebook is making headlines for blocking news for some users in an effort to fend off a Canadian journalism bill. Click here to read more from the Washington Examiner.
What We Know So Far:
- 288 people have died in a train crash in Bahanaga, India
- 803 people were injured in the crash and subsequent derailment
- Signal failure is cited as the primary cause of the crash
- Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishna promised financial assistance for families and injured passengers
- Facebook is blocking news for some users as it seeks to fend off a Canadian journalism bill
Our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those affected by this tragedy.
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