A commuter train traveling at high speed in northern India has run over a crowd of people seated on the tracks watching the burning of effigies as part of the Dussehra festival,” a police officer has told Reuters. Dozens are said to be dead including children. Witnesses say the crowd did not hear the train approaching because of the noise of the festival. Local television stations showed images of angry and distraught locals including a weeping mother who had just lost a child in the tragedy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was extremely saddened by the train accident. “The tragedy is heart-wrenching,” he tweeted. “My deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones and I pray that the injured recover quickly. Have asked officials to provide immediate assistance that is required.” Video account not in English.
