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Uttarakhand CM Ensures Medical Care After Chamoli Hydropower Site Train Collision

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami is closely monitoring the response to a train collision at an under-construction hydropower project in Chamoli. The accident occurred during a shift change, with two locomotive trains colliding and injuring dozens of workers. Officials have been instructed to ensure all injured receive proper medical care, including referrals to higher centers if needed. District authorities report that most workers were treated and discharged, with only a few requiring hospital admission.

Key Points: Uttarakhand CM Directs Medical Aid for Chamoli Train Accident Injured

  • CM monitoring situation
  • 109 workers onboard during collision
  • 70 treated at district hospital
  • Four admitted with injuries
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Uttarakhand CM Dhami instructs officials to ensure proper medical care for injured passengers in Chamoli train accident

Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami instructs officials to ensure proper medical care for workers injured in a train collision at a hydropower project site in Chamoli.

"I pray to God for the speedy recovery of all the injured workers. - CM Pushkar Singh Dhami"

Dehradun, December 31

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami took detailed updates on the Chamoli train accident, in which two locomotive trains collided at the under-construction site of the THDC Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Pipalkoti on Tuesday night.

In a post on X, the Uttarakhand Chief Minister said that he has instructed officials to ensure that the injured receive proper medical care and are referred to higher medical centres if required.

"I am in constant contact with the District Magistrate of Chamoli regarding the accident that occurred at the TBM site of the under-construction THDC Vishnugad - Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Pipalkoti, Chamoli district. Instructions have been given to provide better medical facilities to all the injured and to refer them to higher medical centers as needed. I pray to God for the speedy recovery of all the injured workers," said CM Dhami.

According to the Uttarakhand Chief Minister's Office (CMO), Chamoli District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar and Superintendent of Police Surjeet Singh Panwar reached the District Hospital in Gopeshwar immediately after the incident, met the injured workers, enquired about their condition, and instructed doctors to provide proper, advanced medical care.

Providing details, District Magistrate Gaurav Kumar said 70 workers were brought to the District Hospital in Gopeshwar for treatment, of whom 66 were discharged after receiving first aid, while four were admitted. At Pipalkoti's Vivekananda Hospital, 18 workers received first aid and were sent home. Twenty-one workers did not sustain any injuries and returned home directly from the accident site.

Earlier, an accident occurred in Uttarakhand's Chamoli district, where two loco trains collided in the THDC hydropower project area at Pipalkoti on Tuesday night.

According to the District Magistrate of Chamoli, Gaurav Kumar, the trains collided at around 9:30 pm, with 109 people on board. Out of them, around 60 passengers got injured in the accident. The District Magistrate further mentioned that 42 people have been admitted to the district hospital.

"During the time of shift-change, two loco trains operating in the tunnel collided at around 9:30 pm last night. 109 people were onboard the trains, out of whom 60 were injured, 42 people are admitted to the district hospital and 17 people are admitted to Pipalkoti's Vivekananda Hospital," said Kumar. (ANI).

- ANI

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Sarah B
The numbers seem a bit confusing in the report? First it says 4 admitted in Gopeshwar, then later 42 admitted to district hospital. Clarity on the actual severity of injuries would be helpful. Nonetheless, glad the response was swift.
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Priya S
These workers are building our nation's infrastructure, often in difficult terrain. Their safety must be the top priority, not an afterthought. Proper medical care is the least we can do. Hope they all recover soon and get adequate compensation.
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Aman W
Good to see the DM and SP reached the hospital immediately. On-ground presence of senior officials makes a big difference in crisis management. Speedy recovery to all the injured.
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Karthik V
While the medical response is appreciated, we must ask why two trains collided inside a tunnel during a shift change. Was there a signalling failure? Lack of protocol? "Accidents" in construction often point to negligence. A strict inquiry is needed.
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Meera T
Uttarakhand's terrain is challenging for such big projects. Hope the workers are getting not just medical care but also psychological support after such a traumatic event. Wishing them all a full and fast recovery. ❤️‍🩹

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