Amritsar Train Accident: Train in Punjab, India, Plows Through Crowd Celebrating Dussehra, Death Toll Rising. Published Oct 19, 2018 at 12:57 PM EDT Updated Oct 19, 2018 at 3:02 PM EDT. By .

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The train was coming from Jalandhar when the accident occurred at Joda Phatak near Amritsar, where at least 300 people were watching 'Ravana dahan' at a ground adjacent to the tracks.

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While accidents are relatively common on India's sprawling rail network, Friday's was among the deadliest in recent years. In 2016, 146 people were killed when a train slid off railroad tracks in ...

At least 61 people were killed as a train ran over revellers watching Dussehra celebrations in Punjab’s Amritsar, police said.The incident took place around 6:45 pm at Dhobi Ghat near Jaura ...

The train was coming from Jalandhar to Amritsar when the incident occurred at Joda Phatak. Key Highlights The chief minister also announced free treatment to all injured in the accident ...

Amritsar train crash: India searches for blame after crowd mowed down. Image source, Getty Images. Image caption, The tragedy has prompted outrage and grieving relatives are demanding answers.

Amritsar train accident: Punjab may increase compensation for victims. On Friday, at least 59 people lost their lives, and 60 others were injured when a train ran through a crowd that had gathered ...

Amritsar train accident: 61 dead as speeding train runs over crowd at Dussehra celebration. Hindustan Times, Amritsar | By Surjit Singh and Anil Sharma . Oct 20, 2018 01:15 AM IST .

Punjab's chief minister, Amarinder Singh, has ordered an inquiry into the accident and announced that the families of those who died will receive 500,000 rupees ($6,800; £5,200) in compensation.