#WATCH The moment when the DMU train 74943 stuck people watching Dussehra celebrations in Choura Bazar near… https://t.co/ryoSXyy5Bw — ANI (@ANI) 1539960798000

#Visuals of the site of #AmritsarTrainAccident where the DMU train ran over people who were watching Dussehra celeb… https://t.co/bd1vhl7I0V — ANI (@ANI) 1540001740000

It would be wrong to say that Railways is responsible for this accident. There are two manned level-crossing on tha… https://t.co/O9bYcFLs0K — ANI (@ANI) 1539981985000

#WATCH Eyewitness at #Amritsar accident site says, "Congress had organised Dussehra celebrations here without permi… https://t.co/o4hY3VNlCY — ANI (@ANI) 1539961791000

The effigy of Ravan was burnt&I had just left the site when the incident happened. Priority is to get the injured t… https://t.co/4RWfegBYqk — ANI (@ANI) 1539964008000

#Punjab: Eyewitness say, "The administration and the Dussehra committee are at fault, they should have raised an al… https://t.co/q5c4UmC3Ba — ANI (@ANI) 1539960204000

#Punjab: Police says, "There are more than 50 casualties. We are evacuating people, injured taken to the hospital",… https://t.co/4z4kNxyqOI — ANI (@ANI) 1539959784000

#Punjab: At gate no. 27 b/w Amritsar & Manawala. As Dussehra celebration was taking place some incident had occurre… https://t.co/BbSBGckrIo — ANI (@ANI) 1539960516000

Rushing to Amritsar to personally supervise relief & rescue in tragic rail accident on Dussehra in Amritsar. My gov… https://t.co/n0Tl3cDUTp — Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) 1539961112000

Extremely saddened by the train accident in Amritsar. The tragedy is heart-wrenching. My deepest condolences to the… https://t.co/6jiATjWfM6 — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) 1539961804000

I spoke to Home Secretary of Punjab and DGP of the state regarding the train accident in Amritsar. They are rushing… https://t.co/4QOAIYrLBV — राजनाथ सिंह (@rajnathsingh) 1539960767000

Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic train incident that occurred in #Amritsar. My heartfelt condolences to th… https://t.co/A8QTKTHXl6 — ANI (@ANI) 1539963111000

Very very sad to learn about the unfortunate rail incident in Amritsar during Dussehra festivities. I have no word… https://t.co/DJfsjaGbL3 — Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) 1539961701000

At least 61 people lost their lives and 72 got injured on Friday when a speeding train mowed them down while they were celebrating Dussehra The accident happened near Joda Phatak area of Amritsar where a large number of people were watching the burning of Ravan effigy while standing along the railway tracks when the train crushed them. The train was coming from Jalandhar to Amritsar.The victims reportedly could not hear the hooting of the train due to the exploding crackers. Witnesses said the dead included children. There were reportedly around 700 people at the accident spot; news wire agency PTI, however, claimed that there were 300 at the spot.The train was reportedly travelling at a high speed. The gates of the unmanned crossing were reportedly closed.* Morning visuals from the accident site:* Opposition parties blamed the Congress-led state government for allowing Dussehra celebrations near the tracks. The railway officials also sought to put the onus on local administration saying that they were not informed about any such event.*Punjab govt has declared state mourning on Saturday. All offices and educational institutions will remain closed in view of the tragedy. Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh ordered a probe into the train disaster* Watch witness account of the incident:*The government said it will set up a crisis management group to monitor relief and rehabilitation efforts. The group is led by Health Minister Brahm Mohindra, with Revenue Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and Technical Education Minister Charanjit Singh Channi as members.*Railways issues helpline numbers: 0183-2223171, 0183-2564485.*The incident sent shock waves across the country. There was an outpouring of grief with President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Punjab Governor V P Singh Badnore and several other leaders condoling the loss of lives.*Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi announced Rs 2 lakh compensation for the family of the dead and Rs 50,000 for the injured. He also directed officials to provide immediate assistance.* Navjot Singh Sidhu's wife was the chief guest of the event. Navjot Kaur Sidhu blamed the railway authorities for not issuing directions regarding movement of trains near the tracks*An unfortunate tragedy has taken place place. My heart goes out to all those who have lost their lives&injured in this incident which from the initial reports appears to be a tragedy that could have been avoided: Arun Jaitley on Amritsar accident.*Two cabinet ministers, top bureaucrats, DGP have rushed to mishap site to supervise rescue & relief*Railway Minister Piyush Goyal has cancelled all his engagements in the US and said he is immediately returning to India. The minister, who is in the US to receive the prestigious Carnot prize for his contribution towards sustainable energy solutions, said Railways is proving all possible assistance at the accident site.*"There are more than 50 casualties. The priority now is to take the injured to the hospital," Amritsar city police commissioner SS Srivastava told reporters.*A spokesperson of Northern Railway said:*Punjab chief minister to visit Amritsar today. He also announced ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of deceased* The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, also expressed grief over the train tragedy.*Congress chief Rahul Gandhi asks state govt, party workers to provide immediate relief at Amritsar train accident site.* Home minister Rajnath Singh Friday announces all possible assistance by the Centre to Punjab.* Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said railways is conducting immediate relief and rescue operation.* West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee Friday night expressed grief at the death of several people in the train accident in Amritsar during Dussehra celebrations there.* Following the accident, a large number of people rushed to the site and shouted at railway officials for not taking precautions.