A medical emergency unfolded late Friday night aboard the Mangala Lakshadweep Express (Train No. 12618) running from Delhi to Kerala, as several school children traveling on the train suddenly took ill. Following complaints of acute physical discomfort shortly after dinner, authorities arranged an emergency stop at Khandwa railway station in Madhya Pradesh to administer immediate medical attention.
Pantry Meal Causes Sudden Illness Among Students
The incident occurred on the train traveling from Hazrat Nizamuddin to Ernakulam, Kochi. A group of 15 to 20 students belonging to a missionary school had consumed food ordered from the train's pantry car. Shortly after eating, many of the children began suffering from severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, and restlessness. As multiple students showed similar symptoms simultaneously, panic spread among fellow passengers. Preliminary assessments pointed toward suspected food poisoning. Upon receiving urgent alerts, railway control coordinated with local authorities to prepare medical aid.
One-Hour Train Halt at Khandwa Station for Emergency Treatment
To ensure prompt care, the Mangala Lakshadweep Express was brought to a halt at Khandwa railway station, where it remained for approximately one hour. Health department teams alongside police personnel rushed to the platform. Although initial plans involved transferring the affected children to a local hospital facility, medical professionals present at the scene evaluated the situation and opted to deliver immediate first aid right on the station platform under close supervision.
Senior Officials Oversee Medical Response on Site
Upon being informed of the event, CSP Abhinav Warange, City Magistrate Bajrang Bahadur, and Civil Surgeon Anirudh Kaushal reached the railway station to manage the response alongside health department personnel. Railway medical teams collaborated closely with civic health officials to stabilize the ailing children. Once their condition was reported to be stable and under control, the students were allowed to remain on the train. A team of railway doctors and staff boarded the train to accompany the children toward Bhusawal to maintain continuous medical monitoring. Officials noted that an official investigation will determine the exact cause behind the food poisoning incident.
