3 Passengers Killed in Major Train Accident in UP's Mirzapur

Three passengers have reportedly died after they were run over by an incoming train in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur on Wednesday. The incident took place while the deceased were alighting at Chunar Railway

Station.The passengers were getting off the Chopan Express at platform four and were hit by the approaching Netaji Express, Amit Singh, Public Relations Officer, NCR Prayagraj Division, said. "Three to four passengers have died in the incident. The death toll may rise," he said.Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the tragic train accident and expressed condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. Rescue teams have been rushed to the spot. "Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took cognisance of the accident at Chunar Railway Station in Mirzapur district. CM Yogi expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. The Chief Minister directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief work. CM Yogi directed SDRF and NDRF teams to reach the spot and expedite relief work. The Chief Minister directed proper treatment for the injured," the chief minister's office said in a statement.(This is a developing story. More details are awaited)