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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Jun 02, 2023 23:36 (IST)
Several Trains Cancelled After Railway Accident In Odisha
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.
Jun 02, 2023 22:25 (IST)
"Urge Congress Workers To Extend All Support": Rahul Gandhi On Train Collision
"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.
Jun 02, 2023 22:15 (IST)
30 Killed As 2 Trains Derail In Odisha
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.
Jun 02, 2023 22:12 (IST)
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw To Visit Train Accident Site
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw is on his way to train accident site in Odisha.
Jun 02, 2023 22:01 (IST)
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik To Visit Train Accident Site Tomorrow
"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.
Jun 02, 2023 21:29 (IST)
No Head On Collision: Railway Official
A railway official denied the earlier reports of a head-on collision between two trains in Odisha.
Jun 02, 2023 21:15 (IST)
Darkness Hinders Rescue Ops
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.
Jun 02, 2023 21:14 (IST)
Helpline Numbers Released
The Odisha government has issued helpline number 06782-262286. The railway helplines are 033-26382217 (Howrah), 8972073925 (Kharagpur), 8249591559 (Balasore) and 044- 25330952 (Chennai).
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