At least four persons died while many others were left injured after a passenger train collided with goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday. Officials said the incident occurred at 4 pm and the railway authorities have moved all the resources at the spot.

The MEMU local train No. 68733 (Gevra Road–Bilaspur) collided with a goods train on the up line between Gatora and Bilaspur, and further rescue operations are underway.

The railway authorities have announced an compensation of Rs 10 lakh each to kin of the deceased and Rs 5 lakh to the seriously injured persons, reported PTI. Those with minor injuries will receive Rs 1 lakh assistance, an official statement said.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai connected with Bilaspur Collector Sanjay Agrawal through a video call an

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