Amritsar train disaster
On 19 October 2018, two Indian Railways passenger trains rode into a crowd of people in the eastern outskirts of Amritsar, Punjab. The crowd had gathered to watch celebrations for the Hindu festival of Dussehra and were standing on the tracks. The accident occurred in the early evening, killing at least 59 people and injuring approximately an additional 100.
| Amritsar train incident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 19 October 2018 ≈18:45 IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Location | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Coordinates | 31°37′51″N 74°53′50″E |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways: Northern Railway |
| Cause | Trespassing |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | At least 59 |
| Injured | At least 100 |
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