At least three people were killed in a major train accident in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred at the Chunar Railway Station.

The victims, had come for the Kartik Purnima bath, were hit by the Kalka-Howrah Express train when they got off in the wrong direction instead of the designated platform.

Police was deployed at the spot and relief and rescue operations were underway. The railway administration has ordered an investigation into the incident.

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