Two hundred thirty three people were feared killed and over 900 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore on Friday evening. Many are feared trapped. A third freight train was also involved in the accident, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena told NDTV.
Coromandel Express, which was going from Kolkata to Chennai, rammed the derailed coaches of the other train, which was going from Bengaluru to Kolkata, Railway Ministry spokesperson Amitabh Sharma told NDTV.
The accident happened around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central station from the Shalimar station near Kolkata.
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Death toll rises to 233 in the Balasore Train Accident. @CMO_Odisha @IPR_Odisha @RailMinIndia @SecyChief @SRC_Odisha
- Pradeep Jena IAS (@PradeepJenaIAS) June 3, 2023
Important Announcement:
- I & PR Department, Odisha (@IPR_Odisha) June 2, 2023
In view of tragic rail accident at Bahanaga, Hon'ble Chief Minister, Sri Naveen Patnaik has ordered for State Mourning for a day. Hence no State celebration to take place on 3rd June through out the State. #Odisha #Trainaccident
Death Count In Odisha Train Accident Rises To 207, Says Chief SecretaryAt least 207 people were killed and 900 others injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore last evening, said Chief Secretary PK Jena.
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Several long-distance trains were cancelled following the horrific triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore district, in which 30 people were killed and 400 others were injured, an official said. A few trains were also diverted and some cancelled after the accident.
Thirty people were feared killed and 300 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore this evening. Many are feared trapped. A look at the tragedy in 5 pictures.
A major accident involving three trains - two passenger and one freight - happened in Odisha today. One train hit the derailed bogies of another causing crash of many coaches, reports said. 30 people are killed and 400 injured in the accident. Read here
"Anguished by the tragic news of the accident involving the Coromandel Express, in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. Wishing for the speedy recovery of those injured. I urge Congress workers & leaders to extend all support needed for rescue efforts," tweeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, who is presently in the US.
Thirty people were feared killed and 300 were injured when a passenger train hit the derailed coaches of another train in Odisha's Balasore this evening. Many are feared trapped. A third freight train was also involved in the accident, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena told NDTV.
Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate rail accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue operations and quick recovery of the injured.
- President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 2, 2023
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is on his way to train accident site in Odisha.
"I have just reviewed the situation about this truly tragic railway accident. I will be visiting the spot tomorrow morning," said Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik.
Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all...
- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2023
A railway official denied the earlier reports of a head-on collision between two trains in Odisha.
Odisha | Several feared injured after Coromandel Express derails near Bahanaga station in Balasore, Odisha. pic.twitter.com/hV7YrDlduW
- ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
#WATCH | Odisha: Several feared injured after Coromandel Express derails near Bahanaga station in Balasore. pic.twitter.com/GQmuIyApug
- ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
A PTI reporter at the spot said several people were trapped under the derailed coaches, and locals were assisting emergency services personnel to rescue them, but darkness was hindering the operation.
The Odisha government has issued helpline number 06782-262286. The railway helplines are 033-26382217 (Howrah), 8972073925 (Kharagpur), 8249591559 (Balasore) and 044- 25330952 (Chennai).
Shocked to know that the Shalimar- Coromondel express, carrying passengers from West Bengal, collided with a goods train near Balasore today evening and some of our outbound people have been seriously affected/ injured. We are coordinating with Odisha government and South...
- Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 2, 2023
Medical college and all hospitals in and around Balasore are on alert.
It was not immediately known how many people were injured in the accident. There are no reports of any casualties.
Accident relief trains have been dispatched to the spot, a South Eastern Railway official said.
The accident happened around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central station from the Shalimar station near Kolkata, said officials.
