Two feared dead as passenger train collides with goods train in Chhattisgarh’s Bilaspur district

A tragic collision occurred near Jairamnagar station in Bilaspur district on Tuesday, when the front coach of the Korba Passenger Express rammed into a goods train. At least two people are feared dead, and several others have been injured in the incident.

Preliminary reports suggest that the accident took place when the local passenger train collided with the stationary goods train. Videos from the scene show the first coach of the Korba Passenger Express mounted on top of the goods train due to the impact. Locals and officials were seen gathered at the site as rescue operations were underway.

Authorities have confirmed reports of casualties, with two deaths reported so far. Rescue and relief teams have reached the spot, and efforts are ongoing to assist the injured and evaluate the extent of the damage. Further details are awaited as officials continue their investigation and site inspection.