New Delhi: At least four people were killed as a passenger train hit a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on November 4.
According to officials, the railways have mobilised all resources, and measures are being taken to treat the injured. They said that the MEMU train coach hit a goods train near Bilaspur station at about 4 pm.
Bilaspur Deputy Commissioner Sanjay Agrawal said that the last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur.
“Four people have lost their lives in the accident. Rescue operation is underway,” he said.
#WATCH | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: Four people have lost their lives and others are injured as the coaches of a MEMU train and a goods train collided between Gatora–Bilaspur at about 16:00 hours.
(Visuals from the spot) pic.twitter.com/qQfjyklX91
— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2025
Sharing the details, IG Sanjeev Shukla said that “MEMU train and a goods train collided, in which some people have been injured. The rescue operation is underway. We are trying to rescue a person trapped inside.”
#WATCH | Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh: IG Sanjeev Shukla says, "MEMU train and a goods train collided, in which some people have been injured. The rescue operation is underway. We are trying to rescue a person trapped inside…" https://t.co/enkpNHyiWh pic.twitter.com/cOgdk5ZNAj
— ANI (@ANI) November 4, 2025
Expressing his grief on the mishap. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on X said “The news of the train accident near Bilaspur is extremely heart-breaking. Information has been gathered from the Bilaspur District Collector, and instructions have been issued to provide them with all possible assistance and relief efforts. The state government stands with the affected families during this difficult time.”
The CM added “Teams from the railways and administration have immediately sprung into action for relief and rescue operations. All necessary resources and medical assistance are being ensured for the treatment of the injured. The state government is closely monitoring the situation with complete vigilance and sensitivity.”
(With inputs from ANI)
