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As if they are not facing hard times, in yet another hear- breaking incident 16 migrant workers were reportedly killed after coming under a goods train in Aurangabad district, police said according to a news agency report . The workers, who were walking to Bhusawal from Jalna, were returning to Madhya Pradesh.
Railway Ministry in a tweet has informed that an an inquiry has been ordered into the mishap .
During early hours today after seeing some labourers on track, loco pilot of goods train tried to stop the train but eventually hit them between Badnapur and Karmad stations in Parbhani-Manmad section
Injureds have been taken to Aurangabad Civil Hospital.
Inquiry has been ordered— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 8, 2020
“During early hours today after seeing some labourers on track, loco pilot of goods train tried to stop the train but eventually hit them between Badnapur and Karmad stations in Parbhani-Manmad section. Injured have been taken to Aurangabad Civil Hospital. Inquiry has been ordered,” the Ministry of Railways tweeted. Railway Protection Force and local police have reached the spot.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted his grief
Extremely anguished by the loss of lives due to the rail accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and he is closely monitoring the situation. All possible assistance required is being provided.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 8, 2020
