Amritsar Train Accident: Over 61 dead during Dusshera Celebration

In a shocking incident, during Ravan burning celebration at Amritsar Joda Phatak (near Choura Bazaar) where a train runs over more than 100 people. On the spot, more than 61 were dead and more than 50 were severely injured and rushed to hospitals immediately.

On the incident spot, more than thousand people were celebrating Ravan effigy ceremony. And just 20 second after the firing Ravan, the train running from Jalandhar to Amritsar crushed hundreds of people within some seconds.

Here is the live video of train passing after Ravana effigy: -

Prime Minister Narendra Modi pays condolences to the victims of the heart-wrenching tragedy. 

Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2018

Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Centre will provide all the assistance to the victims and their families. Meanwhile, Sub Divisional Magistrate Amritsar Rajesh Sharma said 50 bodies have been found and at least 50 injured have been admitted to a government hospital.

Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured.

— राजनाथ सिंह (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2018