India Train Fire Rumor Causes 13 Deaths in Stampede
In a tragic accident in Maharashtra State, India, thirteen passengers died after disembarking a train due to a false fire alarm. The passengers exited the moving Pushpak Express and were subsequently struck by the Karnataka Express on an adjacent track. The false alarm originated from a misinterpreted shout, prompting panicked passengers to jump from the train. Ten others sustained injuries and are receiving treatment; authorities are providing assistance to the victims’ families.
John Q. Hosedrinker