Death toll in India train accident rises to 11
The death toll from a train collision in India’s Chhattisgarh state has risen to 11, with 20 injured after a passenger train hit a freight train in Bilaspur district. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.
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- Published Date: 09:17 | 05 November 2025
The death toll from a train accident in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh has risen to 11, officials said on Wednesday.
A passenger train had collided with a freight train in the state's Bilaspur district on Tuesday, prompting a massive relief and rescue operation in the area.
A statement issued by the Indian Railway said the death toll reached 11, while 20 were injured.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai announced a compensation for the family members of the deceased, and for the injured.
According to officials, an investigation will be conducted into what led to the accident.