Mirzapur |Uttar Pradesh|Nov 5, 2025 |Sky Link Times
In a tragic incident on Wednesday morning, 6 pilgrims killed after being hit by a speeding train at Chunar railway station in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh, officials confirmed.
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6 Pilgrims Killed While Crossing Tracks
The victims had reportedly just alighted from the Prayagraj–Barwadih passenger train and were attempting to cross the tracks to reach another platform when the Kalka Mail thundered through the station at around 9:15 a.m.
“The impact was severe, leaving the bodies badly mutilated,” said Raghavendra Singh, Inspector of the Government Railway Police (GRP), Mirzapur. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination soon after the accident.
Eyewitnesses said the pilgrims were returning from a holy dip in the Ganga and were on their way to Varanasi. Panic and chaos ensued at the station as bystanders rushed to help, while RPF and GRP personnel quickly launched rescue and relief operations.
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CM Yogi Adityanath Orders Relief and Investigation
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep grief over the tragedy and extended condolences to the bereaved families. He directed officials to ensure prompt relief, medical assistance to the injured, and deployment of SDRF and NDRF teams if required.
Senior administrative and police officials have been asked to reach the site immediately and monitor rescue efforts. Authorities said the situation at Chunar station has since been brought under control, and rail traffic has resumed after brief disruptions.
Second Train Tragedy in 24 Hours
In a related development, officials reported that the death toll in Tuesday’s train collision near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh has risen to 11. The accident involved a goods train and a MEMU local, leaving several passengers injured and hospitalized.
The two back-to-back incidents have raised concerns over railway safety protocols and the need for stricter platform-crossing enforcement to prevent such accidents.
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