16 killed as train hits returning home to India

At least 16 migrant workers have been killed in a train accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The incident took place at Karmad station near Aurangabad. All the workers were going to Madhya Pradesh.

According to the Railway Ministry, the incident took place on Friday morning when some workers were sleeping on the railway tracks. The train was carrying workers sleeping on the railway tracks. The driver of the train saw them and tried to stop the train but could not save them. An inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

During early hours today after seeing some labourers on track, loco pilot of goods train tried to stop the train but eventually hit them between Badnapur and Karmad stations in Parbhani-Manmad section
Injureds have been taken to Aurangabad Civil Hospital.
Inquiry has been ordered

— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) May 8, 2020

According to the Karmad police, the workers were on their way to Bhusawal from Jalna. From there they had to board the train. The workers were walking along the side of the railway track. Tired, they went to sleep on the track.
He was trampled by the train at 5.30 am on Friday. 

According to reports, he worked in a steel factory.
The Prime Minister has expressed grief over the incident. He has talked to Railway Minister Piyush Goyal about this.

Extremely anguished by the loss of lives due to the rail accident in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Have spoken to Railway Minister Shri Piyush Goyal and he is closely monitoring the situation. All possible assistance required is being provided.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 8, 2020