INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
PUNE: Around 80 passengers aboard a Bharat Gaurav Special train from Chennai complained of stomach infections and other complications,
possibly due to food poisoning, as the train was about to reach Pune railway station late on Tuesday.Rail officials at Pune station received
information about the incident around 10.45 pm
"This train had been booked by a private party for a pilgrimage-related tour to Palitana in Gujarat.It carried roughly 1,000 passengers
We were informed that many passengers experienced dizziness, abdominal pain, vomiting, and loose motions
In response, a team of doctors from the railway hospital, along with doctors from Ruby Hall and other railway officials, were sent to Pune
station to provide medical assistance," said Ramdas Bhise, the Divisional Commercial Manager and PRO of the Pune rail division.The train
arrived at Pune station at 11.25 pm, and treatment was initiated immediately
"Passengers were taken off the train onto the platform and given treatment
Fortunately, no passengers had to be admitted to hospitals
After receiving treatment, the train, with all passengers, departed from Pune station around 12.30 am," Bhise added.Officials stated that
the train was thoroughly checked before departure
"There was no pantry facility on the train
It was reported that passengers received food at Wadi railway station, approximately 180 km from Solapur
We are trying to ascertain the source of the food, as some sources mentioned that donations in the form of food were also received by the
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