Archive · 5 Nov 2025
Six Devotees Killed by Train at Chunar Station While Crossing Tracks
Six women were tragically hit and killed by a fast-moving train at a train station in Uttar Pradesh.
They had gotten off a train and were trying to cross the train tracks to reach the other side, instead of using the bridge meant for people to walk over.
While they were crossing, another train came through the station very quickly and struck them.
The women were on their way to take a holy bath in the Ganga river for a religious occasion.
Their families are very upset and some believe the accident happened because there weren't enough security guards at the station to help people cross safely.
The railway police say they did have officers there.
Six women were killed and several injured at Chunar railway station when a train struck them while they were crossing the tracks.
The victims had alighted from a passenger train on the side opposite the main platform and attempted to cross to the other side.
While crossing, a fast-moving train passed through the station, hitting and killing the women.
The victims were part of a group of 12 women traveling for a holy dip in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima.
Families of the victims allege inadequate security at the station led to the tragedy, a claim denied by railway police.
- Who
- Six women, including four from the same family and pilgrims for Kartik Purnima
- What
- Were killed when struck by a passing train while crossing railway tracks at Chunar railway station.
- When
- Wednesday morning, around 9:30 AM
- Where
- Chunar railway station, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- The victims alighted from a passenger train on the wrong side of the platform and attempted to cross the tracks, instead of using the designated foot overbridge or exit.
Family Allegations
Railway Police Statement
Security Arrangements at Station
Family Allegations
Family members alleged that the tragedy occurred due to the absence of proper security arrangements and demanded action against police personnel who failed to perform their duty.
Railway Police Statement
The railway police denied the allegations, stating that a police team had been deployed for security.
- Incident Location
- Chunar railway station, Uttar Pradesh
- Date
- Wednesday morning
- Time
- Around 9:30 AM
- Trains Involved
- Chop an passenger train and a passing train (Netaji Express)
- Number of Fatalities
- Six women
- Victims' Purpose
- Pilgrims traveling for a holy dip in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima
- Victims' Origin
- Kamariya village (four victims), Sonbhadra district (one victim); one victim unidentified
Sources
At least four passengers run over by Netaji Express at UP’s Chunar station while crossing tracks
Uttar Pradesh: Six women run over by train while crossing tracks in Mirzapur
Six killed after being run over by train while crossing tracks in UP's Mirzapur
Six passengers killed by approaching train at railway station in UP's Mirzapur
Mirzapur accident: Train operations normalised on Delhi-Howrah route, Railways issues safety advisory
Mirzapur Train Tragedy: 'Devotees Tried To Take Shortcut', Reveal Witnesses; 6 Dead After Being Run Over By Kalka Express At Chunar station
