{"id":8138,"date":"2025-08-03T13:27:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-03T13:27:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railtravels.org\/?p=8138"},"modified":"2025-08-03T13:27:21","modified_gmt":"2025-08-03T13:27:21","slug":"maharashtra-train-accident-14-migrant-workers-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.reilsolar.com\/train\/maharashtra-train-accident-14-migrant-workers-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Maharashtra Train Accident 14 Migrant Workers Death"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maharashtra Train Accident 14 Migrant Workers Death<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maharashtra 14 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks were crushed to death by a goods train<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maharashtra: Train runs over 14 workers<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Maharashtra, at least 14 migrant workers sleeping on rail tracks were crushed to death by a goods train in Aurangabad district this morning. Two others injured in the mishap which took place under the Karmad Police station jurisdiction.<\/p>\n

Police said, the workers were walking to Bhusawal from Jalna in central Maharashtra along rail tracks. It said, they were sleeping on rail tracks due to exhaustion when they were run over by the goods train coming from Jalna.<\/p>\n

The police said, three labourers who were also part of the group survived as they were sleeping some distance away from rail tracks.<\/p>\n

Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said an enquiry has been ordered into the incident and relief work is underway.<\/p>\n

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident. The Prime Minister in a tweet said, he spoke to the Railway Minister and he is closely monitoring the situation. Mr Modi said, all possible assistance required is being provided.<\/p>\n

Here is the confirmed and detailed account<\/strong> of the tragic Maharashtra train accident on May\u202f8, 2025<\/strong>, in which 16 migrant workers<\/strong> lost their lives while sleeping on railway tracks during the COVID-19 lockdown:<\/p>\n

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\ud83d\udea8 Incident Overview \u2013 Aurangabad, Maharashtra<\/h2>\n
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  • On May\u202f8, 2025<\/strong>, an empty freight train<\/strong> ran over a group of 20 migrant workers<\/strong> near Badnapur (Aurangabad District)<\/strong> in Maharashtra, killing 16 instantly<\/strong> and injuring 3 others, two of whom later died in hospital. One escaped injury.<\/li>\n
  • The victims were workers from Jalna<\/strong>, walking from their workplace to Bhusawal<\/strong> in hopes of boarding a Shramik Special train<\/strong> to return home to Madhya Pradesh<\/strong>. Exhausted, they slept on the tracks around 3:30 AM<\/strong>, believing no train traffic due to lockdown.<\/li>\n
  • The goods train, traveling at ~70\u202fkm\/h from Cherlapally (Hyderabad)<\/strong> to Paniwada<\/strong>, spotted them only 160\u202fm away<\/strong>. Despite braking and honking, it could not stop. Fourteen on-track workers died immediately; of the others nearby, two succumbed in hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    \u26a0\ufe0f Why the Migrant Workers Were on the Tracks<\/h2>\n
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    • With public transport suspended from 24 March 2025<\/strong>, many migrants began walking long distances to their hometowns.<\/li>\n
    • Workers from Jalna had been denied permission to travel to the nearest railway station due to red\u2011zone restrictions, forcing them to use railway tracks to avoid police checkpoints.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      \ud83e\uddfe Key Details & Aftermath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Detail<\/th>\nInformation<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Date & Time<\/strong><\/td>\n8 May 2025, ~5:15\u202fam near Badnapur, Aurangabad<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Victims<\/strong><\/td>\n16 migrant workers (ages 20\u201335) from Jalna, MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Circumstances<\/strong><\/td>\nExhausted workers slept on railway tracks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Train<\/strong><\/td>\nEmpty goods train traveling ~70 km\/h<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Stops & Inquiries<\/strong><\/td>\nCRS inquiry ordered; railways and state compensated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Compensation<\/strong><\/td>\n\u20b95 lakh each from Maharashtra & MP governments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Government Response<\/strong><\/td>\nPM Modi expressed grief and offered assistance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      NGO & Civil Response<\/strong><\/td>\nNHRC issued notices; political reactions widespread<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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      • Compensation of \u20b95 lakh per victim<\/strong> was announced by both Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh governments. Bodies were transported to Jabalpur via a special train.<\/li>\n
      • The Commission of Railway Safety<\/strong> ordered a full inquiry. NHRC issued notices to respective authorities to explain steps taken for migrant relief.<\/li>\n
      • Leaders across political spectrum\u2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and Sitaram Yechury\u2014commented on the tragedy and highlighted systemic failures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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        \ud83d\udcc8 Broader Context: Why This Matter Highlighted<\/h2>\n
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        • Data indicates at least 378 non\u2011COVID deaths<\/strong> reported across India during early lockdown due to exhaustion, police brutality, road\/train accidents, and lack of medical care. The Aurangabad incident was among the single largest mass casualties<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
        • This episode underscored the humanitarian failures<\/strong> during lockdown enforcement and the plight of internal migrant workers who received no formal transport or support systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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          \u2705 Summary<\/h2>\n
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          • 16 migrant workers died<\/strong> when an empty freight train ran over them while they slept on tracks in Aurangabad, Maharashtra on 8 May 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n
          • They were tired from walking, believed no trains were running, and chose railway tracks to avoid lockdown restrictions.<\/li>\n
          • The tragedy triggered inquiries<\/strong>, compensation<\/strong>, and national debate over migrant welfare during the pandemic.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Would you like more information on:<\/p>\n

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            • the Commission of Railway Safety findings<\/strong>,<\/li>\n
            • survivor testimonials,<\/li>\n
            • or broader migrant policy responses?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Let me know\u2014I’m here to help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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