At least eight people were killed and several others injured after two trains collided in Bilaspur on Tuesday afternoon. The incident took place between Gatora and Bilaspur railway stations with a passenger train ramming into a goods train from behind. Preliminary investigations suggested that the goods train had crossed a red signal and caused the accident.

“A train accident took place near Bilaspur today. I have been informed that five people have lost their lives. The rescue operation is underway. This is very sad news. Rs 5 lakhs will be provided to the family members of the deceased. The injured will be given free treatment, and Rs 50,000 will also be given to them,” said Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai.

Several trains were cancelled following the collision while others a

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