NEW DELHI: Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, expressed deep condolences on the demise of the people in the Jalgaon train tragedy.

Rahul Gandhi also prayed for the speedy recovery of those who have been injured in the mishap. He requested the government and administration to ensure best possible treatment to the injured.

Taking to X, he wrote, "The news of several people being killed and many being injured in the horrific train accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra is extremely sad and distressing. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and hope that the injured recover soon. The government and administration should ensure that the injured get the best possible treatment. I request Congress workers to help the administration in relief and rescue operations."

The Congress MP further demanded a probe into how the rumours of fire spread on the train which led to the incident.

"There should be a quick investigation into how the rumour of the fire spread and how such a terrible accident occurred, and the culprits should be given the harshest punishment," reads the social media post.