Three persons were killed and one injured in a train mishap in Jharkhand’s Latehar district.

Ranchi, June 14, 2024: Three passengers, including a woman, were killed and one minor girl was injured in a tragic train mishap in Jharkhand’s Latehar district on Friday evening.

Three passengers were injured in a train mishap:

According to Latehar Deputy Commissioner Garima Singh, the incident occurred around 8 pm at Kumdih railway station on the Barkakana-Barwadih rail section.

“The mishap occurred after rumors spread that the engine of the Ranchi—Sasaram Intercity Express had caught fire, triggering panic among passengers,” Singh said. “In a bid to save themselves, several passengers jumped off the train. Some moved to the other track, where a goods train was passing simultaneously, leading to the tragedy.”

Three passengers—two men and one woman—died on the spot, while a minor girl sustained injuries and is being shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment, officials said.

District administration and police have launched rescue operations:

District administration, police, and railway officials have launched rescue operations. Sources said the number of injured could rise as the situation is being closely monitored.

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