29-Feb-2024 03:38 PM
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Kolkata, Feb 29 (Reporter) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed her grief over the death of some people in Jamtara train accident in Jharkhand on Wednesday.
" Saddened to note yet another rail accident case involving deaths and injuries to several persons. Jamtara in Jharkhand, near our border, is the site of this latest tragedy," Banerjee posted on her Social media handle.
" We express solidarity with our neighbour, express condolences for the victim families, and urge the railway authorities again to overhaul the systems to prevent such mishaps again and again." she posted.
At least two people were killed as a train ran over passengers who were trying to cross the track.
Eastern Railway sources said the victims were not passengers but were walking on the tracks when they were hit by a train. They also ruled out reports of any fire on the train...////...