Karnataka CM, deputy CM, other leaders express grief over Odisha train accident

Several leaders from Karnataka including CM and deputy CM expressed grief over the deadly Odisha train crash that killed over 250 people.

Published on: Jun 3, 2023, 12:02:38 IST

By Yamini C S

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Following the deadly train accident in Odisha involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express which killed over 235 people, several leaders from Karnataka expressed grief, with chief minister Siddaramaiah saying he is "deeply disturbed by the news.

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah (left) and his deputy DK Shivakumar (right). (File Photo) (HT_PRINT)

The CM tweeted late on Friday that his deepest condolences are with the families of the victims and that he wishes a speedy recovery to all those who were injured in the crash.

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“Deeply disturbed by the news of the train accident in Balasore, Odisha which has killed more than 50 people. May their souls rest in peace. My deepest condolences to the families of the deceased. I wish for the speedy recovery of the injured. #TrainAccident” he tweeted.

Other leaders including deputy CM DK Shivakumar and former CM Basavaraj Bommai also expressed condolences online. Shivakumar called the accident “extremely distressing and heart-breaking”.

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“Extremely distressing and heart-breaking news coming from Balasore, Odisha where the coaches of #CoromandelExpress derailed, resulting in a massive accident with another train. My thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by this tragedy in such difficult times. #TrainAccident,” his tweet read.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in a train accident in Odisha. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,” BJP leader Bommai posted.

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As per the latest information available, Railway officials in Bengaluru on Saturday said no one from the reserved coaches of the of Bengaluru-Howrah train got injured or died, while few passengers from the General Seating (GS) coach sustained some injuries, news agency PTI reported.

Several other trains got diverted or cancelled followed the accident. Further information is underway.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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