At least 288 people have been killed and over 1000 were injured in a horrific three-train collision. The crash involved the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train.
The crash saw one train ram so hard into the other that carriages were lifted high into the air, twisting and then smashing off the tracks. Another carriage had been tossed entirely onto its roof, crushing the passenger section. Over 3,400 passengers were travelling in two trains, according to railway officials.
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Odisha Train Accident Highlights: 288 Dead, Over 1000 Injured In Horrific Train Crash
Odisha Train Accident Highlights: The crash saw one train ram so hard into the other that carriages were lifted high into the air, twisting and then smashing off the tracks. Another carriage had been tossed entirely onto its roof, crushing the passenger section.
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Updated : June 04, 2023 11:56 pm IST
Over 3,400 passengers were travelling in two trains, according to railways officials.
New Delhi:
Jun 04, 2023 23:44 (IST)
Odisha Train Accident Update:
95 ambulances each carrying 2 bodies were despatched in groups under pilot and protection in a green channel specially created for the purpose.
95 ambulances each carrying 2 bodies were despatched in groups under pilot and protection in a green channel specially created for the purpose.
Jun 04, 2023 23:39 (IST)
Altogether 260 people, who were injured in the triple train accident in Balasore, are currently undergoing treatment in various hospitals across Odisha, while around 900 have been discharged so far, health department officials said on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2023 23:39 (IST)
Special Trains To Run Between Puri And Howrah For Stranded Passengers
East Coast Railway has decided to run three Special trains between Puri and Howrah to facilitate the passengers as after the recent derailment, train services have been affected in Bhadrak-Kharagpur Railway Section on Howrah-Chennai Main Line, an official statement said on Sunday.
East Coast Railway has decided to run three Special trains between Puri and Howrah to facilitate the passengers as after the recent derailment, train services have been affected in Bhadrak-Kharagpur Railway Section on Howrah-Chennai Main Line, an official statement said on Sunday.
Jun 04, 2023 23:11 (IST)
Restoration of the tracks where the worst train crash that India witnessed in decades occurred has been completed, 51 hours after the tragedy unfolded.
Jun 04, 2023 22:19 (IST)
Railway Ministry Seeks CBI Probe Into Odisha 3-Train Crash That Killed Over 270
The Railways ministry has sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the three-train pile-up in Odisha's Balasore. More than 270 people have died in Friday's accident, which is being described as one of the worst in the country. Read here.
The Railways ministry has sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the three-train pile-up in Odisha's Balasore. More than 270 people have died in Friday's accident, which is being described as one of the worst in the country. Read here.
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Jun 04, 2023 20:58 (IST)
The Railways ministry has sought a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation into the three-train pile-up in Odisha's Balasore. More than 270 people have died in Friday's accident, which is being described as one of the worst in the country.
Jun 04, 2023 20:34 (IST)
"Dal Mein Kuch Kaala Hai": Mamata Banerjee On Anti-Collision Devices In Odisha Trains
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Central government over the Odisha train accident, stating that 'Dal mein kuch kaala hai', we want the truth to come out". "When yesterday he (Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw) was present with me and I mentioned about anti-collision device, why didn't he open his mouth? 'Dal mein kuch kaala hai', we want the truth to come out," Mamata said while responding to a question about the interlocking system.
Jun 04, 2023 19:58 (IST)
Rescue Operation In Odisha "More Or Less" Complete: Disaster Relief Force Chief
Rescue operations have more or less been completed after the Odisha train accident that claimed 275 lives leaving more than 1,000 injured, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said on Sunday. Director General of NDRF Atul Karwal told ANI, "The rescue operation is more or less complete. I don't think there is any other possibility to locate any live or dead victim in this wreckage. It has been checked a few times. Now I think train travel will become normal."
Jun 04, 2023 19:00 (IST)
Jun 04, 2023 18:59 (IST)
Jun 04, 2023 18:58 (IST)
Mamata Banerjee Questions Odisha Tragedy Death Count
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday questioned the death figures given by the Ministry of Railways in the triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore, stating that 61 people from her state were dead and 182 were still missing. Ms Banerjee asked questions on whether Vande Bharat engines were up to the mark. "If from one state, 182 are missing and 61 are confirmed dead, then where would the figures stand?" she asked.
Jun 04, 2023 18:55 (IST)
The Railway Board today detailed the events leading to the catastrophic triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday night that killed at least 275 people and left over 1,000 injured.
Jun 04, 2023 17:22 (IST)
The Railway Board today detailed the events leading to the catastrophic triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday night that killed at least 288 people and left over 1,000 injured.
Jun 04, 2023 16:52 (IST)
Jun 04, 2023 16:47 (IST)
Odisha police issued a warning on Sunday against giving the deadly train accident, that has claimed the lives of over 200, a "communal colour". police said that some social media handles were circulating ill-motivated posts on the Balasore accident.
Jun 04, 2023 15:56 (IST)
India's top auditing body, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India, in a 2022 report on derailments in Indian Railways sought to find out whether measures to prevent derailments and collisions were clearly laid down and implemented.
Jun 04, 2023 15:56 (IST)
"PR Gimmicks Have Hollowed...":M Kharge Attacks Centre Over Train Tragedy
Taking to Twitter, Mallikarjun Kharge said, "Questions to the Modi government, after perhaps the most horrific train accident of independent India. Advertising and PR gimmicks have hollowed the working system of the government." He accused the Centre of not filling the vacancies leading to a "scarcity of manpower". "3 lakh posts are vacant in Railways, the posts of big officers are also vacant, the PMO recruits, why were they not filled in 9 years?" Mr Kharge questioned.
Jun 04, 2023 15:17 (IST)
"3 Union Ministers To Camp In Odisha Till All Survivors Go Home"
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Bishweswar Tudu said that till all the passengers are sent home safely, three Union ministers including Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be camping in Odisha.
Union Minister of State for Tribal Affairs Bishweswar Tudu said that till all the passengers are sent home safely, three Union ministers including Railway Minister Ashiwini Vaishnaw and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will be camping in Odisha.
Jun 04, 2023 15:01 (IST)
"Down main line made fit," says Railway Minister on restoration work
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who took stock of the restoration work at the Balasore train accident site in Odisha on Sunday said that the "down main line restored".
"Down main line made fit at 12:05 hrs today," the Railways Minister said.
Jun 04, 2023 14:37 (IST)
"We are working on restoring tracks," says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that the rescue teams are working on the restoration of tracks after the tragic train accident in Odisha's Balasore.
Speaking to ANI, Dharmendra Pradhan said, "NDRF, ODRF and Railway teams have worked all night for the identification of the deceased and restoration of tracks. Union Health Minister has reached Odisha, he will visit hospitals and take stock of the situation. Many trains have been cancelled and diverted. We are working on the restoration of the tracks".
He said that the victims are being treated and more patients have been admitted in Cuttack as compared to other places.
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