Amritsar train accident: Twitter reacts to devastating accident during festive season

Around 50 people were killed after a passenger train ran into a burning Ravan effigy near Choura Bazar in Amritsar on Friday.

Reports state that the train got off track and hit the 500-700 people, who were celebrating Dussehra by burning the Ravan effigy beside the railway track. The train was reportedly running at a speed of 80 to 100 km per hour when it derailed and hit the burning Ravan effigy.

Cricket turned politician Navjot Singh Sidhu’s wife was reported to have been present at the Dussehra event and left immediately after the mishap occurred.

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Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh has informed that the state government will give Rs 5 lakh each to the deceased and also provide free treatment to all the injured in private and government hospitals. He is also rushing to the incident areas informed Singh via a tweet.

Twitter was immediately alive as many users including the administrative heads of the country also shared their condolences with the deceased.

Amritsar train accident video pic.twitter.com/hb9Q3f9qL6

— Satinder pal singh (@SATINDER_13) October 19, 2018

Amritsar train accident: #Amritsar Railway helpline number is 0183- 2223171, 0183 2564485.

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018

Indian Railways issues helpline numbers for #Amritsar accident: Helpline telephone numbers at #Manawala station- Rly -73325, BSNL – 0183-2440024; Power Cabin ASR-Rly – 72820, BSNL – 0183-2402927; Vijay Sahota,SSE: 7986897301 and Vijay Patel, SSE: 7973657316

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018

It is an unfortunate accident. We don’t have any confirmation on the numbers who have been impacted by the incident. Accident relief train has reached the site. Minister of State for Railways is also rushing to the spot: ADG PR, Indian Railways pic.twitter.com/bwfmxOxDW2

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018

May God give strength to the bereaved and injured. Railways is proving all possible assistance at the site.
I have cancelled all engagemnts in USA and immediately returning back to India.

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018

Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations.

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018

Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 19, 2018

Shocked to hear about the tragedy on rail tracks in Amritsar, Punjab. Understand Indian Railways and local authorities are taking steps to help affected people. Heartfelt condolences to bereaved families #PresidentKovind

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) October 19, 2018

Railways minister Piyush Goyel reacts:

Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. I pray for the injured to recover quickly. Railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operations.

— Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) October 19, 2018

I am pained beyond words to learn about the tragic train accident in Amritsar. I have spoken to the local BJP unit and asked our karyakartas to join the rescue operation. My deepest condolences with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray for early recovery of those injured.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) October 19, 2018

Very very sad to learn about the unfortunate rail incident in Amritsar during Dussehra festivities.
I have no words to describe my shock and agony. My heart goes out to the family members of the victims. Pray that the injured persons recover very quickly.

— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) October 19, 2018

Deeply anguished and pained beyond words by the terrible tragedy in Amritsar. My deepest condolences to the families of victims. Urge the administration to ensure swift relief and medical aid to the injured. Also request Congress workers to ensure immediate assistance.

— Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) October 19, 2018

The train accident in Punjab in which over 50 people have died is shocking. I urge the state government & Congress workers to provide immediate relief at the accident site. My condolences to the families of those who have died. I pray that the injured make a speedy recovery.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) October 19, 2018

अमृतसर में हुई हृदय विदारक रेल दुर्घटना से हृदय बेहद आहत है, परमात्मा से मृतकों की आत्मा की शांति की प्रार्थना करता हूँ, I दुःख की इस बेला में भगवान उनके परिजनों को कष्ट सहने का सामर्थ्य दें I

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) October 19, 2018

Pained beyond words at the loss of precious lives due to a train tragedy during Dussehra festivities in Punjab. My thoughts are with the families of the deceased and prayers with the injured.

— राजनाथ सिंह (@rajnathsingh) October 19, 2018

Extremely sad to hear the unfortunate death of innocent devotees watching Dussehra at Joda Gate in Amritsar by a speeding train. Local organisers and police must answer how the celebrations were allowed to be held near the railway track.

— Sukhbir Singh Badal (@officeofssbadal) October 19, 2018

अमृतसर में हुई हृदय विदारक रेल दुर्घटना से हृदय बेहद आहत है, परमात्मा से मृतकों की आत्मा की शांति की प्रार्थना करता हूँ, I दुःख की इस बेला में भगवान उनके परिजनों को कष्ट सहने का सामर्थ्य दें I

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) October 19, 2018

The death of a large number of people in a train accident in Amritsar is heart-wrenching. Tragic that festivities have turned into mourning. My heart-felt condolences to the bereaved families. Urge Indian Railways, central and the state government to extend all help & relief.

— Anand Sharma (@AnandSharmaINC) October 19, 2018

पंजाब के अमृतसर में रावण दहन कार्यक्रम के दौरान हुए हादसे की खबर बेहद दुःखद है। ईश्वर से प्रार्थना है कि हादसे में अपनी जान गंवाने वाले नागरिकों की आत्मा को शांति व परिजनों को यह दुःख सहने की शक्ति प्रदान करे। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ की कामना करता हूँ।

— Jyotiraditya Scindia (@JM_Scindia) October 19, 2018

Condolences to the bereaved. Shocked at this tragedy. Immediate medical attention & relief must be topmost priority. Responsibility and accountability must be fixed at the very top for such accidents. #RailwaySafety https://t.co/0YlAKgKUWt

— Sitaram Yechury (@SitaramYechury) October 19, 2018

The effigy of Ravan was burnt&I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured treated. Dussehra celebrations are held there every year. People who are doing politics over this incident should be ashamed : Navjot Kaur Sidhu,on #Amritsar accident pic.twitter.com/QEsjoEdzS3

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved Rs 2 lakhs for the family of those deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in #Amritsar train accident. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/11UriuAdsm

— ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2018