New Delhi, Nov. 5 -- At least four passengers were killed after being struck by another train while getting down from the wrong side of their coach. According to Indian Railways, the tragedy occurred when several passengers attempted to alight from the train on the wrong side and were run over.

The passengers had arrived at the Mirzapur railway station on Chopan Express and as they got down from the wrong side, Netaji Express passed through the main line, running over three to four passengers, Amit Singh, Public Relations Officer, NCR Prayagraj Division, told PTI.

In a statement, Indian Railways says, "Train no 13309 (Chopan - Prayagraj Express) arrived at Chunar Station Platform 4 (in Uttar Pradesh). Some passengers got down on the wro...