2 Run Over By Train In Jharkhand's Jamtara, Several Injured

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At least two people have been killed as a train ran over passengers who were trying to escape a "fire" on board an express train at the Kalajharia railway station in Jharkhand's Jamtara.

Passengers travelling on the Anga Express from Bhagalpur to Bengaluru got off the train as rumours of a fire on board spread panic. As they tried to run across the tracks to escape the alleged fire, another train running on the route ran them over.

Rescue operations are currently underway. Medical teams, four ambulances, and three buses have been rushed to the spot to bring the injured to Jamtara, the Deputy Commissioner of Jamtara said.

The exact spot where the accident happened is 15 km from the district headquarters.

The following are the helplines set up by authorities:

Helpline Asansol: 7679523874
Helpline Jamtara: 7679523874

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