MIRZAPUR: At least six pilgrims were killed after being run over by a train at Chunar railway station in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday morning, officials said.
According to officials, the victims had just alighted from a train and were attempting to cross the railway tracks when a speeding train arriving on the adjacent track hit them. The impact was severe, leaving the bodies badly mutilated.
Officials said the accident took place at 9.15 a.m. on Wednesday, and the bodies have been sent for the post-mortem examination.