{"id":37119,"date":"2025-11-05T09:30:35","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/2025\/11\/05\/up-railway-station-tragedy-devotees-took-shortcut-to-cross-tracks-instead-of-using-foot-overbridge-how-the-incident-unfolded-lucknow-news\/"},"modified":"2025-11-05T09:30:35","modified_gmt":"2025-11-05T09:30:35","slug":"up-railway-station-tragedy-devotees-took-shortcut-to-cross-tracks-instead-of-using-foot-overbridge-how-the-incident-unfolded-lucknow-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sochtimes.com\/hi\/2025\/11\/05\/up-railway-station-tragedy-devotees-took-shortcut-to-cross-tracks-instead-of-using-foot-overbridge-how-the-incident-unfolded-lucknow-news\/","title":{"rendered":"UP railway station tragedy: Devotees took shortcut to cross tracks instead of using foot-overbridge; how the incident unfolded | Lucknow News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"MwN2O\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"T22zO\">\n<section class=\"D3Wk1  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  VtlfQ\" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"D3Wk1\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"zPaFh\">\n<div class=\"wJnIp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-125103618,imgsize-86386,width-400,height-225,resizemode-72\/instead-of-using-the-foot-overbridge-to-move-toward-platform-no-3-a-group-of-passengers-reportedly-tried-to-cross-the-tracks-as-a-shortcut.jpg\" alt=\"UP railway station tragedy: Devotees took shortcut to cross tracks instead of using foot-overbridge; how the incident unfolded\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>LUCKNOW: A deadly accident unfolded at Mirzapur\u2019s Chunar railway station on Wednesday morning when several devotees were run over by the Kalka Mail Express while attempting to cross the railway tracks, leaving six dead.<!-- --> The incident occurred around 9:30 am.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"3\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">How the incident unfolded<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"5\"\/>Instead of using the foot overbridge to move toward Platform No. 3, a group of passengers tried to cross the tracks as a shortcut.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"7\"\/>At that time, the Kalka-bound Netaji Express (Train No. 12311), running at full speed and without a scheduled stop at Chunar, passed through and struck them.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"9\"\/><\/p>\n<div class=\"lOvcW vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"k7lcu\">\n<p>Uttar Pradesh Headlines Today \u2014 Key Stories You Shouldn\u2019t Miss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"11\"\/>Eyewitnesses said the devotees had arrived by a passenger train from Chopan, which halted at Platform No. <!-- -->4. As they began crossing the tracks to reach Platform No. 3, the Kalka Express\u2014running at full speed and without a scheduled stop at Chunar\u2014passed through. Before the pilgrims could move away, they were struck by the train, leading to a horrific scene. Several bodies were mutilated due to the impact.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"15\"\/>The impact was devastating\u2014eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene as several bodies were mutilated.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"17\"\/>At least six devotees were killed, and several others were critically injured in the tragedy.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/>According to railway officials, the victims were pilgrims on their way to Varanasi to take part in Kartik Purnima rituals.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">What we know so far<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"24\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Eyewitness accounts: <\/span>Pilgrims arriving from Chopan disembarked at Platform 4 and attempted to cross the tracks instead of using the foot overbridge, leading to the accident.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"28\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Train involved: <\/span>The Kalka-bound Netaji Express (Train No. 12311) struck the devotees while passing through Chunar Junction at full speed.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Casualties: <\/span>Six people were confirmed dead; several others suffered critical injuries. Officials are still identifying the victims.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Immediate response: <\/span>Railway officials, along with local police, rushed to the spot. Injured persons were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"38\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">CM\u2019s reaction:<\/span> Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep condolences and directed senior officers to reach the site immediately.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"42\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Relief and rescue operations:<\/span> CM Yogi instructed SDRF and NDRF teams to assist in rescue operations and ensure prompt medical care for the injured.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Train operations unaffected: <\/span>Despite the accident, train services at Chunar Junction continued as additional GRP and RPF personnel were deployed to the site.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Post-mortem procedures: <\/span>The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination. Authorities are taking further measures to identify victims.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"52\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"53\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Cause of the accident: <\/span>The tragedy occurred as some passengers opted to trespass across railway tracks instead of using the foot overbridge.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"56\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia: UP CM <\/span>Yogi Adityanath also announced an ex gratia of RS 2 lakh each for the next of kin of those who died in the Mirzapur train accident.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"59\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script>\nvar _mfq = window._mfq || [];\n_mfq.push([\"setVariable\", \"toi_titan\", window.location.href]);\n!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n    function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isFBCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        if (f.fbq) return;\n        n = f.fbq = function() {\n          n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments);\n        };\n        if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n;\n        n.push = n;\n        n.loaded = !0;\n        n.version = '2.0';\n        n.queue = [];\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js', n, t, s);\n      fbq('init', '593671331875494');\n      fbq('track', 'PageView');\n    };\n    function loadGtagEvents(isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n      if (!isGoogleCampaignActive) {\n        return;\n      }\n      var id = document.getElementById('toi-plus-google-campaign');\n      if (id) {\n        return;\n      }\n      (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) {\n        t = b.createElement(e);\n        t.async = !0;\n        t.defer = !0;\n        t.src = v;\n        t.id = 'toi-plus-google-campaign';\n        s = b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n        s.parentNode.insertBefore(t, s);\n      })(f, b, e, 'https:\/\/www.googletagmanager.com\/gtag\/js?id=AW-877820074', n, t, s);\n    };\n    function loadSurvicateJs(allowedSurvicateSections = []){\n      const section =  window.location.pathname.split('\/')[1]\n      const isHomePageAllowed = window.location.pathname === '\/' && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('homepage')\n      const ifAllowedOnAllPages = allowedSurvicateSections && allowedSurvicateSections.includes('all');\n      if(allowedSurvicateSections.includes(section) || isHomePageAllowed || ifAllowedOnAllPages){\n        (function(w) {\n         function setAttributes() {\n            var prime_user_status = window.isPrime ? 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