Amritsar train disaster
| Amritsar train incident | |
|---|---|
| Details | |
| Date | 19 October 2018 ≈18:45 IST (UTC+05:30) |
| Location | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Coordinates | 31°37′51″N 74°53′50″E / 31.63083°N 74.89722°E |
| Country | India |
| Operator | Indian Railways: Northern Railway |
| Cause | Trespassing |
| Statistics | |
| Deaths | At least 62 |
| Injured | At least 200 |
On 19 October 2018, two Indian Railways passenger trains hit a crowd of people in the eastern outskirts of Amritsar, Punjab, killing at least 62 people and injuring approximately 200 more. The crowd had gathered to watch celebrations for the Hindu festival of Dussehra and were standing on the tracks.