New Delhi, Nov. 4 -- The Railway Administration on Tuesday announced an ex-gratia of Rs.10 lakh to immediate families of those killed in the Bilaspur train accident in Chhattisgarh today.

The Railways has also announced compensation of Rs.5 lakh to those grievously injured, and Rs.1 lakh to those with minor injuries.

At least eight people died and several others sustained injuries on Tuesday after a passenger MEMU train collided with a goods train near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh.

The tragic incident occurred around 4 pm when the MEMU train coach crashed into a stationary goods train near the station.

The injured have been shifted to nearby hospitals for immediate medical assistance.

The Railway Administration is extendi...