Track curvature affected Karnataka Express visibility and braking distance, says Officials

Trains run at more than 100 kmph in this section which falls under the trunk route of the Railways, according to officials.The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when passengers onboard Pushpak Express, fearing a blaze, hastily jumped onto the adjacent tracks and were run over by the oncoming Karnataka Express heading from Bengaluru to Delhi, they said.As many as 15 other passengers were injured in the accident, which took place between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora town in North Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district, when Pushpak Express halted after someone pulled the chain around 4. 45 pm, Central Railway officials said.



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