Accident

A devastating train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, resulted in the deaths of 11 passengers and left five others injured when they stepped out of the Lucknow-Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus Pushpak Express after a chain-pulling incident. The passengers were struck by the Karnataka Express traveling in the opposite direction. The tragedy occurred after a fire rumour led to the train stopping, prompting some passengers to exit. Rescue operations are ongoing, with authorities and medical teams at the site to assist the injured. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has expressed his condolences and assured swift aid.

An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv crashed on Sunday in Porbandar, Gujarat, during a routine training mission, killing all three crew members on board. The helicopter experienced technical difficulties around 12:10 pm, leading to the crash near the runway, where it caught fire. Despite efforts to control the blaze and rush the victims to a hospital, the crew members succumbed to their injuries. The incident follows a series of safety concerns about the ALH fleet, which had undergone a critical upgrade after previous accidents. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the crash.

The body of seven-year-old Zohan Pathan, who had been missing since the tragic ferry-Navy boat collision off the Mumbai coast on December 18, was found on Saturday. With his recovery, the death toll in the incident has risen to 15. The collision occurred when a Navy boat undergoing engine trials lost control and collided with the overloaded tourist ferry, 'Neel Kamal,' which was carrying more than 100 passengers. The Indian Navy has launched an investigation into the crash, which has prompted a search-and-rescue operation involving Navy and Coast Guard assets.

New CCTV footage has revealed the horrifying aftermath of the Jaipur gas tanker crash, which caused a massive fire on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, claiming at least 11 lives and injuring over 40 people. The footage shows flames sweeping through a nearby house, while dense black smoke filled the sky. Authorities are working to identify those involved, including passengers aboard a bus behind the tanker during the crash. Rajasthan's Health Minister and Chief Minister visited the hospital treating the victims, ensuring immediate medical care. The investigation into the cause of the crash and the extent of the damage is ongoing.

A speedboat, identified as an Indian Navy craft, lost control during engine trials off the Mumbai coast on Wednesday, colliding with a passenger ferry and causing it to capsize. The incident resulted in 13 fatalities, including 10 civilians and three Navy personnel. The Navy confirmed that an engine malfunction caused the loss of control, and a large-scale rescue operation was launched, with 101 survivors rescued so far. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed condolences to the victims' families, and search efforts are ongoing to locate missing persons.