2018 Amritsar train accident, Railway accident in India
The 2018 Amritsar train accident occurred on Dussehra festival.
In October 2018, a train ran into a crowd celebrating Dussehra in Amritsar.
Dussehra is a major Hindu festival celebrated at the end of Navratri.
Following the disaster, Indian Railways announced a slew of corrective measures.
The accident led to discussions about safety and public awareness during festivals.
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