On July 31st, 2024, at around 3:45 am, the 12810 Howrah-CSMT Mumbai Mail derailed near Barabambo station under the jurisdiction of Chakradharpur railway division of the South Eastern Railway. The derailment involved 18 coaches, resulting in injuries and fatalities. Passengers described a sudden loud bang followed by chaos as the...
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train violently derailed. The impact caused injuries ranging from head wounds to broken bones. Survivors described struggling to escape the wreckage and seek help in the darkness. Many passengers were asleep when the derailment occurred, waking to the horrifying sound and the realization of the tragedy. The derailment occurred in a remote location, delaying rescue efforts, with passengers waiting for hours before receiving assistance. The train eventually reached Bilaspur station, where the trauma of the accident was evident on the faces of the passengers. The incident highlights the need for increased safety measures on Indian railways.