Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh – November 6, 2025
Mirzapur Train Accident In a heartbreaking incident early Wednesday morning, six women — including two sisters — lost their lives after being struck by the Kalka Mail train near Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. The tragedy occurred as the women were reportedly on their way to perform religious rituals on the occasion of Kartik Purnima.
According to initial reports, the victims had arrived from nearby villages and were attempting to cross the railway tracks to reach Platform 3 when the speeding train suddenly approached. The impact was severe, resulting in the immediate death of all six individuals at the scene.
The deceased have been identified as Shiv Kumari (17) and Sadhana (12), both sisters from Khamharia village, along with their aunt Savita (30) and neighbour Anju (20). Efforts are still underway to confirm the identities of the remaining victims.
Eyewitnesses described the accident as extremely distressing. Local authorities, including teams from the Government Railway Police (GRP), Railway Protection Force (RPF), and district administration, promptly reached the site to begin recovery operations. The post-mortem examinations were video-documented under official supervision, and the remains were later handed over to the victims’ families.
District Magistrate Pawan Gangwar and Minister of State Ravindra Jaiswal visited the location shortly after the incident. They conveyed condolences on behalf of the state government and announced an ex-gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family.
Officials have urged the public to exercise extreme caution while crossing railway tracks, especially in high-traffic zones such as Chunar station, where multiple train lines converge.
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