Bilaspur Train Accident: At least 6 killed in passenger-goods trains collision in Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur Train Accident: A major train accident occurred in Bilaspur district of Chhattisgarh this evening. A passenger train collided with a goods train. Several coaches derailed after a passenger train and a goods train collided head-on near Lalkhadan in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

The accident occurred around 4 pm today on the upline between 2 railway stations. According to current information, about 6 people have died and two to three others have been injured in this accident.

A collision took place between a Korba passenger MEMU train and a stationary goods train. The accident occurred near the Belha station area on the Bilaspur–Katni railway line (or the Bilaspur-Howrah route, as per some reports).

Initial reports indicate that at least six people were killed, and several others have been injured. Casualty figures may vary slightly as rescue operations are still underway. The collision was severe, leading to the derailment of multiple coaches of the passenger train, with one coach reportedly mounting onto the goods train.

Rescue and relief operations are actively being carried out by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), Government Railway Police (GRP), and local administration teams. The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals in Bilaspur.

The accident has caused significant damage to the overhead electric lines and the signaling system, resulting in disruption, cancellation, and diversion of several trains on the busy corridor. Railway authorities have ordered a high-level inquiry to determine the exact cause of the collision, with initial suspicion pointing towards a possible signal failure or human error.

Helpline numbers have been released for passengers and relatives seeking information:

Bilaspur: 7777857335, 7869953330

Korba: 7869953330

Given this is a breaking situation, the exact number of casualties and the cause of the accident are subject to official confirmation.

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