Food Poisoning Scare on Bharat Gaurav Train: 90 Passengers Treated at Pune Station

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:47am on 30 Nov 2023,Thursday India

Ninety passengers aboard the Bharat Gaurav Yatra Special train suffered from food poisoning after consuming dinner provided by the IRCTC's catering contractor. The train, en route from Chennai to Palitana, made an emergency stop at Pune station as passengers experienced vomiting and diarrhea. Medical teams from Pune and Ruby Hall Clinic provided necessary treatment, and all 99 patients were declared clinically stable. The incident raises concerns over food safety, and authorities assure action against the private contractor responsible. The train resumed its journey after a 50-minute halt, emphasizing the need for improved catering standards.

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