New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Tuesday expressed deep sorrow over the train accident in Bilaspur district that killed eight people and seriously injured at least 16 people.

He said that the state government was closely monitoring the situation.

Congress has demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while alleging "extreme negligence".

The accident occurred when a local MEMU train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station.

Chief Minister Sai stated that the District Collector of Bilaspur has been instructed to provide all possible assistance to accident victims. He added that the emergency rescue teams remain in action, engaging in rescue efforts.

"The news of the...