Tragedy struck the Sasaram-Ranchi Intercity Express as panic spread among passengers due to false rumors of a fire on the train's engine. The incident occurred near Kuman station in Jharkhand around 8 pm on a Friday evening.
### Incident Details:
- **Train Involved:** Sasaram-Ranchi Intercity Express
- **Location:** Near Kuman station, Jharkhand
- **Time:** Around 8 pm
### Sequence of Events:
1. **Rumor of Fire:** Rumors began circulating among passengers that there was a fire in the train's engine.
2. **Panic Among Passengers:** Blinded by fear, several passengers panicked and jumped off the moving train.
3. **Tragic Collision:** Unfortunately, the passengers jumped onto an adjacent track where a goods train was approaching. Three passengers were fatally struck by the goods train.
4. **Casualties:** Three individuals lost their lives in the collision with the goods train.
5. **Injuries:** Additionally, four other passengers sustained injuries during the chaotic incident.
### Response and Rescue:
- **Authorities' Statement:** Latehar Deputy Commissioner Garima Singh confirmed the incident, stating that three people were killed and four others injured.
- **Search and Recovery:** A search operation was launched to recover the bodies and attend to the injured passengers.
### Aftermath:
- **Investigation:** Authorities will likely investigate the incident to determine the exact cause of the false fire rumor and the subsequent tragic consequences.
- **Community and Family Impact:** The incident has deeply affected the families of the deceased and injured, as well as the broader community of passengers on the train.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of how misinformation and panic can lead to devastating consequences, emphasizing the importance of accurate information dissemination and passenger safety awareness.
