Mirzapur Tragedy: Several Feared Dead After Being Hit By Train, CM Announces Aid - All You Need To Know

Mirzapur Railway Station Accident: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the accident at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. He also expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.

Mirzapur Railway Station Accident: Several are feared dead after being hit by a train while crossing the railway track at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the accident and expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased.

ANI reported, citing the Chief Minister's Office, that Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief work. CM Yogi directed SDRF and NDRF teams to reach the spot and expedite relief work. He directed proper treatment for the injured. 

CM Yogi announces an ex gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each for the next of kin of each deceased in the Mirzapur train accident.

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Uttar Pradesh | Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the accident at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. CM Yogi expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. The Chief Minister directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite… — ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) November 5, 2025

The individuals who have lost their lives were reportedly pilgrims.

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What Happened At Mirzapur Railway Station?

According to ANI, the Indian Railways has reported that Train No. 13309 (Chopan–Prayagraj Express) arrived at Chunar Station, Platform 4 in Uttar Pradesh. Some passengers reportedly got down on the wrong side and were crossing the main line, despite the presence of a Foot Over Bridge (FOB). 

Meanwhile, Train No. 12311 (Netaji Express) was passing through on the main line when, tragically, 3 to 4 passengers were run over by it at Chunar Main.

Chhattisgarh Train Accident

The Mirzapur railway tragedy comes just a day after the unfortunate Bilaspur train derailment incident that took place, at least 11 people lost their lives while 20 have sustained injuries.

The train accident involving a goods train and a Mainline Electric Multiple Unit (MEMU) local train occurred near the Bilaspur station. Rescue operations have resumed at the accident site.

The impact of the train accident, where a MEMU train collided with a stationary goods train, injured 20 individuals

(with ANI inputs)