Amritsar mail accident 2018

The Amritsar train accident occurred on June 6, 2018, when a train ran over a crowd of people who were standing on the tracks at Joda Phatak in Amritsar, Punjab, India. The accident resulted in the deaths of at least 59 people and injured many more.

The accident occurred during the evening when a large number of people had gathered on the tracks to watch the burning of effigies of demons Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Meghnad as part of the Dussehra celebrations. The train, which was carrying passengers from New Delhi to Jammu, was approaching the station when it failed to stop at the platform and instead ran over the crowd on the tracks.

The accident was widely condemned by politicians and citizens across the country, and an investigation was launched to determine the cause of the accident. The investigation found that the train was traveling at a speed of around 90 km/h (56 mph) when it entered the station, and that the driver had failed to apply the brakes in time.

The accident led to widespread outrage and calls for improved safety measures at railway stations in India. The government of India announced a compensation of ₹5 lakh (approximately $7,000) to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 (approximately $700) to those who were injured.

Here are some key facts about the Amritsar train accident: