Morena Train Accident: 4 dead after passengers jump from Udaipur Intercity Express due to fire rumor
A tragic incident occurred in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday, June 14, 2026. Between Hetampur and Gher railway stations, a rumor of fire spread inside the Udaipur Intercity Express. This caused panic among passengers, leading some to jump off the moving train, where they were hit by the oncoming Patalkot Express.
What caused the accident and who were the victims
The accident happened between 4:00 PM and 4:15 PM on the Morena-Dholpur rail section. Reports suggest a passenger’s mobile phone may have exploded, sparking rumors of a fire. In the chaos, four people lost their lives, including three women and a child. The deceased are identified as Afreen (35), her son Asad Khan (4), Shakuntala Parmar (60), and Virma Devi (60).
Details of trains and agencies involved
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Trains Involved | Udaipur Intercity Express and Firozpur-Seoni Patalkot Express (20424) |
| Location | Between Hetampur and Gher stations, Morena |
| Casualties | 4 Dead, several injured |
| Responding Teams | Railway Administration, RPF, GRP, and Local Administration |
Current status and official action
Railway officials provided immediate medical help to the injured and sent the bodies for post-mortem. A detailed investigation has been ordered to check the cause of the rumor and why passengers were not stopped from entering the tracks. The RPF and GRP are managing the site while rescue operations concluded.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
मुरैना ट्रेन हादसे का मुख्य कारण क्या था?
उदयपुर इंटरसिटी एक्सप्रेस में आग लगने की अफवाह फैली थी, जिसके कारण घबराए यात्रियों ने चलती ट्रेन से छलांग लगा दी और दूसरी पटरी से आ रही पातालकोट एक्सप्रेस की चपेट में आ गए।
इस हादसे में कितने लोग हताहत हुए हैं?
इस दुर्घटना में 4 लोगों की मौत हुई है, जिनमें तीन महिलाएं और एक बच्चा शामिल हैं। इसके अलावा कई अन्य यात्री घायल हुए हैं।