New Delhi, Feb. 28 -- In a major accident, a train ran over some passengers at Kala Jharia railway station in Jamtara of Jharkhand, Jamtara Deputy Commissioner Shashi Bhushan Mehra said.

The Deputy Commissioner informed further that several deaths have been reported in the incident. However, he added that it was still too early to determine the exact number of deaths.

Jamtara MLA Irfan Ansari said, "... I am leaving for the spot... I have given the directions to identify those responsible for it. We will also raise the issue in the Assembly... The deceased have not been identified yet..."

Medical teams and ambulances have been rushed to the spot, he added.

Further details are awaited.

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