Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his condolences to the families of those who died in the rail accident in Jalgaon district on Wednesday.

In a post on X, Chief Minister Fadnavis asserted that the entire administration is working in coordination with the railway authorities.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic loss of lives in an unfortunate incident near Pachora in Jalgaon district. My deepest condolences to the affected families. My colleague Minister Girish Mahajan and the Superintendent of Police are already at the site, with the District Collector arriving shortly. The district administration, in close coordination with the railway authorities, is ensuring swift action for ensuring treatment of the injured persons," he said.

The CM also announced a financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of the kin of the passengers who died in a train tragedy in Jalgaon district.

The Maharashtra CM also mentioned that the situation is being closely monitored and that they are in constant touch with the district administration.

"Eight ambulances have been dispatched. The general hospital as well as other nearby private hospitals have been kept ready for the treatment of the injured. Emergency equipment like glass cutters, floodlights etc. have also been kept ready. We are monitoring the entire situation and all necessary assistance is being provided immediately. I am in touch with the district administration," Fadnavis said.

At least 12 passengers were killed when they jumped from their train in panic due to a `fire incident', only to be run over by another train on the adjacent tracks in the North Maharashtra district, a top police official said. Central Railway officials said that The accident occurred between Maheji and Pardhade stations near Pachora, more than 400 km from Mumbai, where the 12533 Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express had halted after someone pulled the chain around 5 pm.

In a video message from Davos in Switzerland, Fadnavis said, "Some passengers in the train mistakenly assumed that smoke was coming out of the train and they jumped. Unfortunately, they were run over by another train. I announce Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of deceased persons in this accident." The state government will bear the entire cost of treatment of the injured passengers, Fadnavis said. Special Inspector General of Police Dattatraya Karale told that 12 bodies were sent to the nearby civil hospital in Jalgaon, while six to seven passengers were injured. "Our minister Girish Mahajan is personally overseeing the rescue and support to the victims of the accident. I have spoken to district administration and police officials there (in Jalgaon)," the CM said.

(With input from agencies)