At least eight people were killed and around 20 others injured after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh on Tuesday (November 4), officials said.

The incident occurred around 4 pm near Bilaspur station, according to railway officials, as per news agency ANI. Rescue operations are underway, with multiple agencies deployed at the site.

Railway officials said in a statement, "MEMU train coach hit a goods train near Bilaspur station at about 16:00 hours. Two people have been injured in the incident. Railways have moved all the resources, and all measures are being ensured for the treatment of the injured."

However, officials later confirmed that at least eight people have died and nearly 20 have sustained injuries. The injured have bee

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