New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- At least four people were killed after a passenger train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur station in Chhattisgarh, on Tuesday.

The incident occurred around 4:00 PM when the MEMU (mainline electric multiple unit) passenger train was heading to Bilaspur from Gevra (in neighbouring Korba district).

"The last bogie and first bogie of a local train and a goods train collided near Bilaspur. Four people have lost their lives in the accident. Rescue operation is underway," reported ANI quoting Sanjay Agrawal, DC, Bilaspur.

- Train No: 68733 (Gevara Road-Bilaspur) MEMU Local got dashed with a goods train at about 16:00 hours.

- The incident took place when the train was between Gatora and Bilaspur railway stations...