KATHMANDU, Jan 23: Four Nepalis were among 13 people killed in a tragic train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, on Wednesday evening, confirmed the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi.
"We have learned that four Nepali nationals have died, and one is undergoing treatment. It is unclear if there are other Nepalis among the injured receiving medical care," said Surendra Thapa, Deputy Chief of Mission at the embassy.
The Nepali victims identified are Kamala Nabin Bhandari, 43, Himu Nandram Bishwakarma, 11, Lachchiram Khataru Pasi, 40, and Javakala Bhate Jyakadi, 60, of Kamalbazar in Achham district.
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Critically injured Hyujala Saud , 38, from Mangalsen, Achham, her son Dharma Bahadur Saud, 8, and Manju Pariyar, 25, from Dullu Municipality, Dailekh, are undergoing treatment, according to Indian authorities.
The accident occurred when passengers of the Mumbai-bound Pushpak Express jumped onto adjacent tracks after an emergency chain-pulling incident, fearing a fire. They were struck by the oncoming Karnataka Express.
Of the 15 injured, 10 are receiving treatment while ex-gratia payments have been announced for victims and their families.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister announced INR 500,000 compensation for the families of the deceased, while the Railway Board announced INR 150,000 for the kin of the deceased, INR 50,000 for serious injuries, and INR 5,000 for minor injuries.
