Jalgaon Train Tragedy: State Govt, Railway Ministry Announces INR 6.5 Lakhs Compensation To Families Of Deceased

Soon after the train accident in Jalgaon, the Maharashtra government has announced a compensation of INR 5 lakh for the kin of those killed.

Releasing a video on X, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who is in Davos, said that the government will bear the cost of medical treatment for the injured persons.

जळगाव जिल्ह्यातील दुर्दैवी अपघातातील मृतांच्या वारसांना 5 लाख रुपये आर्थिक सहाय्य राज्य सरकारतर्फे करण्यात येईल आणि जखमींचा संपूर्ण खर्च सुद्धा राज्य सरकार करेल.
जखमींच्या प्रकृतीत लवकर सुधारणा व्हावी, अशी मी ईश्वरचरणी प्रार्थना करतो.#jalgaon pic.twitter.com/NHTUr1JTqw

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 22, 2025

"The tragic loss of lives in a very unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district (which) is deeply distressing. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them," stated Fadnavis.

Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in an unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district. My deepest condolences to the affected families. 🙏
My colleague Minister Girish Mahajan and the Superintendent of Police are already at the site, with the District Collector… https://t.co/MbS8rCdzDu

— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) January 22, 2025

Additionally, the Railway Ministry has announced an ex-gratia of INR 1.5 lakh each for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries.

"Ex gratia of Rs 1.5 lakh each has been announced for the kins of the deceased in the Jalgaon train accident, Rs 50,000 to the people who are seriously injured and Rs 5,000 to the people who have sustained minor injuries," the Office of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a statement.

As per latest reports, 13 passengers standing on tracks were mowed down by Karnataka Express in Jalgaon district and 15 others were injured. A headless body was also recovered along the railway tracks.

In a tragic incident, amid a fire rumour, passengers of Lucknow-CSMT Pushpak Express got down on tracks when the Jalgaon train accident occurred, officials said.

Fadnavis said Jalgaon General Hospital and nearby private hospitals are kept ready for the injured passengers. Eight ambulances have been dispatched to the spot immediately.

Other emergency equipment like glass cutters, floodlights etc. have also been kept ready. “We are monitoring the entire situation and all necessary assistance is being provided immediately. I am in touch with the district administration," he added.