Odisha train accident highlights: Toll tops 290, nearly 400 still in hospitals
Balasore train accident highlights: Death toll has neared 300, over 800 people have been injured in a triple train collision that occurred on Friday evening.
Balasore train accident LIVE updates: Nearly 300 people were killed and over 800 have been injured in a horrific train derailment that occurred on Friday evening at around 7 pm in Odisha's Balasore. The derailment of 10 to 12 coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express caused them to fall onto the opposite track. Subsequently, the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express collided with the derailed coaches, leading to the derailment of three to four of its own coaches. Adding to the tragedy, a goods train was also involved in the crash.
List of trains cancelled, diverted after Coromandel Express mishap in Odisha
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Saturday that he has ordered a high-level probe into the derailment. "The accident was unfortunate, and the rescue operation began shortly after the incident was reported to his ministry," the minister said, as quoted by ANI. The railway ministry has announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 10 lakh to the kin of the deceased, Rs. 2 lakh to those severely injured, and Rs. 50,000 to those who sustained with minor injuries.
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- Jun 04, 2023 01:02 AM IST
Odisha tragedy: Balasore hospitals crumble under a deluge of patients
The first prone bodies began to arrive at the Balasore district hospital by 10pm on Friday. But within a few hours it became clear to health officials manning the gates of hospitals…read more.
- Jun 03, 2023 11:53 PM IST
‘Signal was given and taken off’; toll nears 290. Top points on Odisha train crash
Investigators were looking into any human error, signal failure and other possible causes behind the three-train crash in Odisha’s Balasore district.
- Jun 03, 2023 11:18 PM IST
Video: Restoration work underway at Balasore accident site
- Jun 03, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Odisha train accident survivors recount tales of horror: ‘Heard a loud thud…lights went off’
Returning home to their families after several months of working in south India, passengers aboard the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express suddenly heard a loud thud, following which they fell off their berths and lights went off. Read full story
- Jun 03, 2023 09:27 PM IST
'Modi govt's entire focus on PR exercise': AAP on Odisha train accident
Slamming the Centre over the train accident in Odisha, the AAP on Saturday alleged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's entire focus is on "PR exercise and showing off" and not passengers' safety. Read full story
- Jun 03, 2023 08:50 PM IST
At train accident site, Mamata Banerjee announces ₹5 lakh ex gratia
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday visited Bahanaga Bazar in Odisha's Balasore district three-way rail accident that took place on Friday evening involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Coromandel Express and a goods train and took stock of the situation. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 08:48 PM IST
‘No identified bodies from Tamil Nadu so far’: Top official on train accident
The authorities have not received any report of fatalities from Tamil Nadu so far, a top state official said on Saturday while underlining that many bodies are yet to be identified. Tamil Nadu chief secretary V Irai Anbu said the railway is running a train from Chennai for the family members to reach Bhadrak and try to identify the bodies. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 08:41 PM IST
What is train ‘Kavach’ and why is it trending after Odisha train accident?
After a triple train crash in Odisha's Balasore that claimed nearly 290 lives, and injured over 800 passengers, the railways on Saturday confirmed that there was no ‘Kavach’ system installed on the trains, that could have prevented them from colliding with each other. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 08:40 PM IST
Balasore Train Tragedy: Odisha health department releases latest data
Till now 1175 patients were admitted to private hospitals out of which 793 patients have been discharged while 382 patients continue to be in hospital among which 2 are critical, rest all are stable: Odisha Health Department
- Jun 03, 2023 08:26 PM IST
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Medical College in Cuttack tomorrow
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Medical College in Cuttack tomorrow to take stock of medical assistance being provided to the injured victims of Oisha train accident: ANI
- Jun 03, 2023 08:24 PM IST
A 24-hour control room has been set up to monitor the relief activities for the train accident in Odisha: Rahul Pandey, SDPO
A 24-hour control room has been set up to monitor the relief activities for the train accident in Odisha. A roundabout control room has been opened in Medinipur. Death toll rose from the Balasore train mishap. Helpline has been opened at Tamluk in east Medinipur. Some people are untraced, the search is on for the missing: Rahul Pandey, SDPO
- Jun 03, 2023 08:14 PM IST
Karnataka pilgrims escape unhurt form Odisha train crash; recount horror
A group of around 110 passengers from Karnataka has emerged unharmed from the tragic triple-train crash in Odisha’s Balasore on Friday, people familiar with the matter said on Saturday. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 08:01 PM IST
'The rescue operation is almost complete. The operation of the last bogie has started:' Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena
The rescue operation is almost complete. The operation of the last bogie has started. So far the death toll has been around 288. The injured are undergoing treatment: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena on the train accident in Balasore.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:00 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare & Sports Minister Udaynidhi Stalin and Transport Minister SS Shivsankar along with government officials meet Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar: Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare & Sports Minister Udaynidhi Stalin and Transport Minister SS Shivsankar along with government officials met Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to discuss about the train accident that took the lives of many.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:57 PM IST
Odisha train accident: A ‘mistaken’ signal may have caused the fatal collisions
A “mistaken” signal likely led to the Coromandel Express entering the railway line on which a goods train was parked a few metres ahead, resulting in a three-train accident in Odisha’s Balasore late on Friday that killed 290 people and injured 900, according to a preliminary probe by senior railway officials. The report also said the line on which the two trains collided was “partially corroded”. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 07:55 PM IST
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reacts to an incident earlier today at Balasore train accident site where WB CM Mamata Banerjee disagreed with him
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reacts to an incident earlier today at Balasore train accident site where WB CM Mamata Banerjee disagreed with him on the death toll, says, "...we want full transparency, this is not time to do politics, this is time to focus on making sure that restoration happens at the earliest," Ashwini Vaishnaw was quoted by ANI.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:51 PM IST
Watch | Aerial view of Balasore train collision site; rescue on, over 230 dead
The collision involved three trains, including the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 07:44 PM IST
Odisha train accident: What is a loop line that Coromandel Express wrongly took?
The Coromandel Express train involved in the accident in Odisha's Balasore took the wrong track minutes before the tragedy, according to initial reports from the railways signalling control room. The Chennai-bound Coromandel Express took the loop line instead of the main line just ahead of Bahanagar Bazar station on Friday evening, a senior railways official said on condition of anonymity. Read the full story here
- Jun 03, 2023 07:40 PM IST
Indian Navy dispatches medical & support team of 43 personnel
Indian Navy dispatched a medical & support team of 43 personnel including surgical specialists, medical assistants, ambulances & support services from INS Chilka. The medical team are presently attending to the injured at the District Head Quarter Hospital at Balasore. The teams are deployed in coordination with state officials, reports ANI
- Jun 03, 2023 07:35 PM IST
French President condoles loss of lives in Odisha train accident
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condoled loss of lives in the train accident at Balasore in Odisha and said his thoughts are with the families of the victims.
Macron said that France stands in solidarity with India.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Modi govt's entire focus on PR exercise, not on passengers safety: AAP on Odisha train accident
Slamming the Centre over the train accident in Odisha, the AAP on Saturday alleged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government's entire focus is on "PR exercise and showing off" and not passengers' safety.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:32 PM IST
Survivors recount the tale of horror
Returning home to their families after several months of working in south India, passengers aboard the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express suddenly heard a loud thud, following which they fell off their berths and lights went off.
"The train was running at a high speed. Around 7 pm, a loud sound was heard and everything started moving in all directions and I fell down on the floor from the upper berth as the lights went off inside the compartment," Mizan Ul Haq, who was returning home from work in Karnataka on a holiday, said. - Jun 03, 2023 07:20 PM IST
‘If one train met with an accident then how come the other two trains were not stopped’: Farooq Abdullah
“This is a very sad incident...More than 250 people have died. If one train met with an accident then how come the other two trains were not stopped, there must be some error that needs to be investigated by an independent retired judge:” National Conference president Farooq Abdullah speaks to ANI
- Jun 03, 2023 07:10 PM IST
RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav attacks Centre on train accident in Odisha
Alleging that the BJP-led government at the Centre has "destroyed" the railways, RJD chief Lalu Prasad on Saturday claimed that sheer negligence has caused the train tragedy in Odisha's Balasore district.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:57 PM IST
So far, a total of 58 trains stand cancelled, 81 were diverted & 10 were terminated. Work is underway in full swing, & restoration will be done soon: Amitabh Sharma, Spokesperson, Ministry of Railways
So far, a total of 58 trains stand cancelled, 81 were diverted & 10 were terminated. Work is underway in full swing, & restoration will be done soon; first, we will complete the restoration of the downline: Amitabh Sharma, Spokesperson, Ministry of Railways on Balasore train mishap
- Jun 03, 2023 06:50 PM IST
Follow Lal Bahadur Shastri's example, resign from post: Digvijaya appeals to Railway minister
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Saturday demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw in view of the train accident in Odisha.
"The Railway Minister, who is an ex-IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, always claimed that the system is foolproof and no accident can occur," Singh said.
Earlier Sharad Pawar and Ajit Pawar had also called for the resignation of Railway Minister Vaishnaw.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:32 PM IST
Ministry of Civil Aviation sends an advisory to airlines to monitor any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar and other airports of Odisha in view of Odish train mishap
Ministry of Civil Aviation sent an advisory to airlines to monitor any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar and other airports of Odisha in view of Odisha train mishap: Ministry of Civil Aviation
Any cancellation and rescheduling of flights due to the incident may be done without penal charges, MoCA's advisory states.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:28 PM IST
PM Modi tweets after visiting the train accident site at Balasore
Took stock of the situation at the site of the tragedy in Odisha. Words can’t capture my deep sorrow. We stand committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected. I laud all those working round the clock, on the ground and helping out in relief work: PM Modi
- Jun 03, 2023 06:27 PM IST
Restoration work is underway at the site of Balasore train accident
Restoration work is underway at the site of Balasore train accident as wreckage and mangled coaches of derailed trains are being moved away from the track.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:03 PM IST
As of 2 pm today, the death toll in Odisha train tragedy has risen to 288: Indian Railways
As of 2 pm today, the death toll in Odisha train tragedy has risen to 288 while 747 people have been injured along with 56 grievously injured: Indian Railways
- Jun 03, 2023 05:43 PM IST
'This is a very unfortunate incident. Everyone's demand is to conduct a detailed probe into the accident case:' NCP President Sharad Pawar
NCP President Sharad Pawar speaks on the Odisha train tragedy, says, "This is a very unfortunate incident. Everyone's demand is to conduct a detailed probe into the accident case."
- Jun 03, 2023 05:34 PM IST
Prime Minister Modi expresses condolences on train accident in Balasore
Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences on the train accident in Balasore and said that “those responsible will be severely punished.”
- Jun 03, 2023 05:18 PM IST
31 casualties from West Bengal have been reported: Bengal Governor
As of 4:30 PM today, 31 casualties from West Bengal have been reported and identified so far. 544 persons were injured. 25 persons of West Bengal are admitted in hospitals in Odisha and 11 persons in West Bengal: WB Govt
- Jun 03, 2023 05:16 PM IST
'This tragedy has shocked and disturbed all of us': Bengal Governor
This tragedy has shocked and disturbed all of us. We will try to provide all possible help to the victims and their families. Raj Bhavan is in touch with all the hospitals in Balasore and Cuttack," says WB Governor Dr CV Ananda Bose
- Jun 03, 2023 05:15 PM IST
‘Railway accident is very unfortunate’: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi
"The railway accident is very unfortunate. For the last almost 3 years, the railway was accident-free. My Govt & I are deeply pained by this news...Railway Minister himself is monitoring the relief activities under the guidance of PM Modi. We will thoroughly inquire into the accident. We will see that no such mishaps take place," he said
- Jun 03, 2023 05:07 PM IST
PM Modi reaches Balasore Hospital to meet victims of Odisha train tragedy
PM Modi reaches Balasore Hospital to meet victims of Odisha train tragedy.
- Jun 03, 2023 05:02 PM IST
Odisha's Director General, Fire Services, Sudhanshu Sarangi speaks on train accident
"...A crane has arrived, we will pull up (coaches) one by one but we don't expect any survivors under them. We are disheartened, we had never seen so many bodies in our life..," says Odisha's Director General, Fire Services, Sudhanshu Sarangi, on Balasore train accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:54 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Cabinet Secretary and Health Minister about the tragedy
PM Narendra Modi spoke to Cabinet Secretary and Health Minister from the site. He asked them to ensure all needed help is provided to the injured and their families.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:27 PM IST
After taking stock of the situation at Balasore train crash site, PM Modi leaves for a hospital to meet the victims of Odisha train tragedy
After taking stock of the situation at Balasore train crash site, PM Modi left for a hospital to meet the victims of the train tragedy.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:24 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the site of the accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the site of the train accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:15 PM IST
BJP MP Varun Gandhi expresses his grief over Balasore train accident
BJP MP Varun Gandhi expressed his grief over Balasore train accident; urged MPs to donate a part of their one-month salary to the bereaved families to help them.
- Jun 03, 2023 03:49 PM IST
PM Modi arrives at accident site in Balasore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the train accident site in Odisha's Balasore to take stock of the situation.
- Jun 03, 2023 03:13 PM IST
South 24 Parganas: Two people from Kakdwip of the South 24 Parganas district died in #BalasoreTrainAccident
SDPO Prasenjit Banerjee said, "Two people from Kakdwip have been reported dead in the incident. Their names are Mayuddin Sheikh and Halim Mollah. 32 people here have been injured in the accident. We are in contact with the families of those who died and those who were injured. All possible help is being provided to them."
- Jun 03, 2023 03:11 PM IST
RJD chief & former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav speaks on #BalasoreTrainAccident
RJD chief & former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav speaks on #BalasoreTrainAccident; says, "...The manner in which they showed negligence & didn't show alertness led to such a large number of casualties...There should be a high-level inquiry and action should be taken against those responsible for it...There was major negligence, they have destroyed Railways..."
- Jun 03, 2023 03:05 PM IST
With the support of the Centre, Odisha government can face any challenge: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal
With the support of the Centre, Odisha government can face any challenge. We are a state which has faced (cyclone) Fani and other challenges and earned a name in the world & we have accepted this challenge and will fight it successfully with the help of PM, CM: Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal on #BalasoreTrainAccident
- Jun 03, 2023 03:03 PM IST
Congress president and former Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge issues a statement over Balasore train accident
Congress president and former Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge issues a statement over Balasore train accident
"...I have instructed the entire Congress party organisation to extend all possible and needed help...We have many questions to ask of the PM and the Railway Minister but those can wait since the Immediate task if of rescue & relief," his statement reads.
- Jun 03, 2023 03:03 PM IST
Rescue operation concludes and restoration work underway
Rescue operation at the spot of Balasore Train Accident has concluded and restoration work is underway.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:59 PM IST
UK PM Rishi Sunak condoles Balasore train accident
My thoughts and prayers are with @narendramodi and with all affected by the tragic events in Odisha. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of those killed, and my heartfelt support and admiration to the survivors and those working tirelessly to respond: Rishi Sunak
- Jun 03, 2023 02:53 PM IST
Injured of Balasore Train Accident were brought to Cuttack's SCB Medical College
Injured of #BalasoreTrainAccident were brought to Cuttack's SCB Medical College.
As per the latest information, the death toll stands at 261 in the collision between three trains.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:46 PM IST
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal met the injured of the train accident at Community Health Centre in Soro, Balasore
Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal met the injured of the train accident at Community Health Centre in Soro, Balasore and asked the doctors to ensure proper treatment for them.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:35 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary- Revenue and Disaster Management responds on train accident in Balasore
"...We have not got any report of anybody from Tamil Nadu in the identified dead bodies till now. There are a large number of unidentified for which the Railway is running a train from Chennai in the evening. Any family member of passengers who are not in touch with them can take the train and come here to Bhadrak..," says Kumar Jayant, Tamil Nadu Principal Secretary- Revenue and Disaster Management, on #BalasoreTrainAccident
- Jun 03, 2023 02:34 PM IST
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge deputes Lok Sabha Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to immediately visit the train crash site in Odisha
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has deputed Lok Sabha Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury and AICC In-Charge A Chella Kumar to immediately visit the train crash site in Odisha to take stock of the situation and oversee relief efforts being undertaken by INC workers and frontal organisations: Congress General Secretary KC Venugopal
- Jun 03, 2023 02:32 PM IST
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expresses condolences to the victims of train accident
I express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the Odisha train accident and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. The people of India are in our thoughts in this time of sorrow. Europe mourns with you: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen
- Jun 03, 2023 02:32 PM IST
"Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India..," tweets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
"Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India..," tweets Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif
- Jun 03, 2023 02:27 PM IST
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah deputes a team led by Minister Santosh Lad to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in the #BalasoreTrainAccident
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah deputes a team led by Minister Santosh Lad to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in the #BalasoreTrainAccident. The Chief Minister has sought reports from the Chief Secretary and has directed the concerned officers to visit the spot to ensure the safety of Kannadigas and provide all necessary support to them.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:17 PM IST
Balasore train accident: A meeting between Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, along with State Government officials, and Tamil Nadu Police officials underway at Special Relief Commissioner's office
Balasore train accident: A meeting between Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, along with State Government officials, and Tamil Nadu Police officials is underway at Special Relief Commissioner's office.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:15 PM IST
West Bengal government announces a compensation of ₹5 lakhs each for the next of kin of those people from the state who died in the accident.
West Bengal government announces a compensation of ₹5 lakhs each for the next of kin of those people from the state who died in the accident. ₹1 Lakh each was announced for the injured and ₹50,000 each for the victims of the state.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:10 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin sends his condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision in Odisha.
“We share the grief of those who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident and wish a speedy recovery for those injured," reads the message.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:01 PM IST
Turkey extends condolences to victims for Coromandel Express tragedy
Türkiye extends its condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in Balasore train accident as well as to people and Government of India and wish a speedy recovery to the injured.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:58 PM IST
Sonia Gandhi pained, anguished by terrible train disaster
“I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families,” said Sonia Gandhi.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:56 PM IST
Technical glitch or human error? What initial reports suggest
At least 261 people have died in India's worst rail accident in over two decades but there is still no clarity on whether the crash was a result of a technical glitch or human error. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 01:53 PM IST
Farooq Abdullah demands probe over Balasore train accident
National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said a probe should be carried out to ascertain if the anti-collision device was installed on the route that witnessed a horrific train crash in Odisha's Balasore and fix the responsibility for the accident that has claimed at least 290 lives.
"Recently, the honourable railway minister announced that they have now got a major device whereby these accidents will not take place. I think this must be investigated whether that device was there and if it was, why was it not functioning? It is a major disaster that has not occurred for a long time in the country. I think we all want to know what happened," the former Union minister told PTI TV.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:41 PM IST
Afghanistan's Taliban, Pakistan express grief over deadly mishap
The foreign affairs ministries of Islamic Emirates of Afghanistan and Pakistan on Saturday extended their condolences over the deadly Balasore mishap that killed nearly 300 people in Odisha.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:32 PM IST
Haryana CM Khattar calls Balasore mishap ‘horrific’
"This is a very horrific accident. The management will surely conduct investigation into the case," says Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar on Balasore train accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:28 PM IST
‘10 lakh compensation is not adequate’: Congress leader Pawan Bansal over govt's ex-gratia to victims
“Adequate compensation should be given (to families of victims). In today’s time, ₹10 lakh is not adequate,” Congress leader Pawan Bansal was quoted as saying by PTI.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:17 PM IST
Video | West Bengal CM reaches Odisha's Balasore
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee reached Odisha's Balasore where a triple-train collision on Friday evening left 261 dead.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:02 PM IST
Coromandel Express wrongly took a loop line. Know what is it
The Coromandel Express train involved in the accident in Odisha's Balasore took the wrong track minutes before the tragedy, according to initial reports from the railways signalling control room. The Chennai-bound Coromandel Express took the loop line instead of the main line just ahead of Bahanagar Bazar station on Friday evening, a senior railways official said on condition of anonymity. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 12:53 PM IST
PM Modi leaves for Odisha to review train accident situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Odisha where he will review the situation in the wake of the train mishap, according to PMO.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:50 PM IST
Railways says 261 casualties reported so far
As per the information received till now, there are 261 casualties. Injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:46 PM IST
‘Kavach’ system unavailable for route where accident happened. How it could have averted the tragedy?
Hours after 238 passengers were killed in a massive triple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district, the railways confirmed that there was no 'Kavach' system on the route, which might have stopped the express trains from colliding with each other. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 12:41 PM IST
Army columns, Air Force choppers deployed at accident site
Army columns were rushed in and Air Force helicopters deployed for relief and rescue operations for passengers injured in the triple train crash site at Bahana Nagar in Odisha, a Defence official said on Saturday.
The operations are being carried out in coordination with the railway authorities on the ground, he said.
"Army medical and engineering teams with ambulances and support services have been deployed from Eastern Command," he said. Army columns, including engineering and medical personnel, have been rushed to the accident site from its installations at Barrackpore and Panagarh in West Bengal to the rail disaster site, the official said. Two Mi17s were deployed for evacuation of the injured passengers, he said. (PTI)
- Jun 03, 2023 12:33 PM IST
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan believes accident took place due to ‘technical reasons’
“It's an unfortunate incident. It happened due to some technical reasons, inquiry has been ordered by Railways. PM Modi is also coming here,” Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan said.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:31 PM IST
Teams of doctors from AIIMS Bhubaneswar left for Balasore, Cuttack to assist in rescue ops
Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed two teams of doctors from @AIIMSBhubaneswr have been dispatched for Balasore & Cuttack to assist in relief operations at the rail accident site in Odisha.
We are providing all required help & medical assistance to the victims of the tragic train accident to save precious lives.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:19 PM IST
A rescued family from West Bengal shares the horrors of Balasore train accident
A family of three, who was travelling in one of the trains that were involved in Balasore train accident, survived the accident & returned to their home in Malubasan village in Mahisadal, Purba Medinipur of West Bengal. (ANI)
- Jun 03, 2023 12:12 PM IST
Check out helpline numbers circulated by Railway Ministry
Helpline numbers being circulated for assistance in the wake of train accident in Balasore, Odisha.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:02 PM IST
Political blame-game stirs up over ‘signalling failure' leading to three-way train accidents
While railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ordered a high-level investigation into the triple train crash in Odisha that led to the deaths of over 230 people while over 900 were left injured, a political blame game started with the opposition leaders blaming 'signalling failure' for the consecutive crashes involving Chennai-bound Coromandel Express, Howrah-bound Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 11:54 AM IST
Japanese PM offers deep condolences
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sent the condolence message to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the train accident in Odisha, India.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives and the injuries in the train accident in the State of Odisha. On behalf of the Government of Japan and people, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured,” he said.
- Jun 03, 2023 11:44 AM IST
Special train carrying stranded passengers leaves for Chennai
A special train carrying stranded passengers from Odisha's Bhadrak has left for Chennai following the Balasore train accident.
The special train C P13671 EX-BBS-MAS carrying 250 passengers started at 8: 40 AM on Saturday and will halt at all scheduled stops of train no 12841. The special train is scheduled to reach Chennai Central Railway station tentatively at 9 AM on Sunday, mentioned an official statement.
- Jun 03, 2023 11:39 AM IST
West Bengal CM leaves for Balasore to visit the accident site
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee leaves for Odisha's Balasore. She will take stock of the situation and meet the injured there.
- Jun 03, 2023 11:34 AM IST
All you need to know about how the Coromandel Express tragedy unfolded
The Coromandel Express train accident in Balasore district of Odisha, in which as many as 288 persons have died so far, could have been a driving error, initial reports emerging from the signaling control room of the railways stated. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 11:30 AM IST
PM Modi to visit Odisha train crash site, Cuttack hospital today
According to PMO sources, PM Modi will first visit the accident site and then go to the hospital where the victims are admitted. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 11:23 AM IST
Rescue operation completes, restoration work begins: Railway spokesperson
The rescue operation has been completed, now we are starting the restoration work. Kawach was not available on this route, says Railway spokesperson Amitabh Sharma
- Jun 03, 2023 11:10 AM IST
Site visit for investigation to happen soon: Updates from senior Railway board official
As of now, more than 100 people have claimed ex-gratia payments. Counters for the same have been set up at three places-Balasore, Soro and Bahanaga Bazar...As of now 48 trains cancelled, 39 diverted and 10 short-terminated: Amitabh Sharma, Executive Director, Information Publication Railway Board
- Jun 03, 2023 11:03 AM IST
What has Odisha CM said after visiting the accident site?
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed grief over the tragic incident. He thanked the local teams, local people and others who have worked overnight to save people from the wreckage.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:52 AM IST
Ace cricketer Virat Kohli expresses grief over Odisha train accident
“Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured,” Virat Kohli said in a tweet.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:45 AM IST
Russian ambassador sends condolences to victims' family
Deepest condolences to the families of the victims of the tragic train derailment in Odisha. Speedy recovery to the injured, says Russian ambassador to India
- Jun 03, 2023 10:38 AM IST
Australia, Sri Lanka send in condolences over the tragic accident
Foreign Ministers of Australia and Sri Lanka on Saturday condoled the loss of lives in the Odisha triple train mishap in Balasore that claimed 238 people and injured over 900.
Australia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Penny Wong said that her thoughts are with the people who have been injured and with the emergency personnel who are working to assist them.
Penny Wong tweeted, "We send our deepest sympathies following the devastating train crash in India's eastern Odisha state. Our thoughts are also with the many injured, and with the emergency personnel working to assist them."
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he is "deeply saddened" to learn about the train accident in Odisha. He wished for a speedy recovery for all those affected in the accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:35 AM IST
NDRF chief speaks on Balasore train accident, calls it a ‘tragic incident’
NDRF DG Atul Karwal explained how the tragic three-way train accident took place which led to the crushing of train coaches. “This is the third such major incident in our history. The force with which the three trains collided with each other resulted in several coaches getting crushed & being in a mangled condition there. It is a challenge to cut through them & get inside to ensure that the live victims are not affected,” he told ANI.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:30 AM IST
Taiwanese President extends heartfelt condolences over Odisha train accident
“Praying for everyone affected by the train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and hope that rescue operations can save all those in need,” Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen said in a tweet.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:28 AM IST
Canadian PM aggrieved to learn about Odisha train accident
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expresses deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones. “I’m keeping the injured in my thoughts,” he said.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:24 AM IST
PM Modi convenes meeting to review Odisha train accident situation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a meeting to review the situation in relation to the rail accident: Govt of India Sources. (ANI)
- Jun 03, 2023 10:13 AM IST
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit accident site
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the train accident site in Balasore in neighbouring Odisha on Saturday, a senior official said.
Banerjee, the official said, had a conversation with her Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik over the telephone in connection with the accident on Friday night.
The Bengal CM monitored the situation almost the entire night from her Kalighat residence and expressed her shock over the tragic incident where three trains derailed one on top of another in a horrific sequence, killing at least 233 people and injuring more than 900 in Odisha's Balasore district.
- Jun 03, 2023 10:07 AM IST
Andhra Pradesh CM in touch with railway officials to ascertain victims
The train accident in Odisha is unfortunate. We are talking to the railway officials and collecting the details of the victims from Andhra Pradesh. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray to God to give them peace of mind, CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy
- Jun 03, 2023 09:58 AM IST
Indian Army deployed to carry out rescue operation
Indian Army has been deployed to assist in the evacuation and treatment of injured citizens. Army medical and engineering teams with ambulances & support services have been deployed from the Eastern Command. The teams have been routed from multiple bases so as to reach the place of the incident as early as possible.
- Jun 03, 2023 09:46 AM IST
NCP demands investigation, action against guilty
“This is an unfortunate incident, the railway department should investigate it, and action should be taken against those who are guilty. Railways should give importance to the lives of the passengers. Earlier railway minister used to resign on such train accidents, but now no one is ready to speak,” says NCP leader Ajit Pawar
- Jun 03, 2023 09:44 AM IST
Please note the helpline numbers released by railways
East Coast Railway has released a set of helpline numbers.
- Jun 03, 2023 09:40 AM IST
Uttarakhand CM expresses grief over Balasore train accident
"The train accident in Odisha is heart-rending. I pray to God that may the soul of the deceased rest in peace and the bereaved families have strength in this hour of grief," says Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Jun 03, 2023 09:33 AM IST
South Eastern Railway releases list of trains cancelled, diverted after Balasore accident
Check out the list of trains cancelled, diverted and short terminated due to Balasore train accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 09:31 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM takes stock of Balasore train accident from state's emergency ops centre
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin takes stock of the situation at the State Emergency Operation Centre in Chennai. “We're going there to enquire for details. Tamil Nadu CM has spoken to Odisha CM. I will update you after reaching the spot. Hospital facilities are also ready for Tamilians in Tamil Nadu who got affected by Train accident,” TN minister Udhayanidhi Stalin said.
- Jun 03, 2023 09:17 AM IST
Balasore train accident updates: Death toll jumps to 238, says Indian Railway
As per the information received till now, there are 238 casualties. Around 650 injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro, said the South Eastern Railway
- Jun 03, 2023 09:14 AM IST
Italian embassy expresses condolences over Balasore train accident
Embassy of Italy in India expressed its deepest condolences to the people of India and the families of the victims of the train accident in Odisha.
- Jun 03, 2023 09:07 AM IST
How many units of NDRF, ODRF are there on location?
According to Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena, seven NDRF, five ODRF, 24 fire service units along with local police and volunteers are currently carrying out the rescue operation.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:59 AM IST
Another Friday, same Coromandel Express derailed in Odisha in 2009
The massive three-train collision in Odisha on Friday killing 233 people and leaving more than 900 injured is one of the deadliest accidents not only in recent times but also since independence. In the magnitude of the lives lost, the Coromandel Express accident is as deadly as Gaisal (1999), Jnaneswari (2010) -- both in West Bengal. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 08:52 AM IST
'Identified bodies are handed over to relatives': Odisha chief secretary
The identified bodies are either being handed over to their relatives or transported to their respective destinations after autopsy. Statutory procedure will be followed for the unidentified ones, Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena said.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:42 AM IST
Odisha CM arrives at accident spot
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik arrives at the accident spot in Balasore.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:40 AM IST
JP Nadda anguised over tragic train accident
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president JP Nadda on Saturday expressed anguish over the train accident involving the Coromandel Express in Odisha's Balasore.
After a collision occurred between the passenger train and a freight train in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday, leaving at least 233 people dead and 900 injured, Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena confirmed on Saturday.
"I am deeply saddened by the horrific train accident that took place in Balasore, Odisha. In view of the horrific train accident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has postponed all its programs across the country today," BJP national president said.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Rescue team cuts the only bogie left which was severely damaged in the accident
Efforts are underway to cut the only bogie left which was severely damaged after the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore, state Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena told ANI.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:31 AM IST
Balasore train accident LIVE: Death toll rises to 288, reports AFP
At least 288 people were killed and more than 850 injured in a horrific three-train collision in India, officials said Saturday, the country's deadliest rail accident in more than 20 years.
Images from the crash site showed smashed train compartments torn open with blood-stained holes near Balasore, in the eastern state of Odisha.
Carriages had flipped over entirely in the crash late on Friday and rescue workers searched for survivors trapped in the mangled wreckage, with scores of bodies laid out under white sheets beside the tracks. (AFP)
- Jun 03, 2023 08:23 AM IST
Railway Minister Vaishnaw says current focus is on rescue and relief, restoration will begin soon
Our focus is on rescue and relief operations. Restoration will begin after clearance from district administration. A detailed high-level inquiry will be conducted and the rail safety commissioner will also do an independent inquiry, Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said after reaching the accident spot.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Tamil Nadu CM declares one-day mourning over Balasore train accident
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin declares one-day state mourning following the Balasore train accident in Odisha which claimed 233 lives and left 900 injured.
- Jun 03, 2023 08:06 AM IST
Senior official fears death toll may go up; rescue operation to continue
Odisha's Director General, Fire Services, Sudhanshu Sarangi, on Saturday said more than 120 bodies have been recovered so far from the wreckage of the passenger train coaches that derailed in Balasore on Friday evening, adding that the toll was likely to go up. Read more
- Jun 03, 2023 08:00 AM IST
What does Cuttack's top cop say about preparedness to treat the injured?
Deputy Commissioner of Police in Cuttack, Pinak Mishra said on Saturday that all security precautions to admit the injured were put in place following the Coromandel Express derailment on Friday in Odisha's Balasore.
Speaking to ANI about the incident, the Cuttack DCP stated that the victims of the Balasore train collision could be shifted to the medical college and hospital in Cuttack.
He added that the entire team of Cuttack was ready and had taken prior security measures to admit the injured.
"Since there is a medical college and hospital in Cuttack, more injured are likely to be shifted here...entire team of Cuttack is ready... we have made security arrangements so that injured people coming here get admission without any problem," said the Cuttack DCP. (ANI)
- Jun 03, 2023 07:53 AM IST
Union railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches accident spot
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw reaches accident spot in #Balasore where three trains collided yesterday.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:44 AM IST
Odisha to mark state mourning today in view of the tragic accident
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik has announced a state mourning for a day in view of the tragic rail accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:39 AM IST
Recap: What was it like to be there at the horrific accident site?
Like most evenings, Ashok Samal was winding down his day near the railway track in his village of Bahanaga on Friday when he heard a deafening crash. The small-time shopkeeper started running to the track – on the main line between Kolkata and Chennai – only to see a mass of mangled coaches piled atop one another, the result of a horrific accident involving two packed express trains. Read here to know about the horrific accounts by onlookers at the site.
- Jun 03, 2023 07:14 AM IST
Balasore train mishap stands as one of deadliest in Indian Railways history
The triple train collision that occurred in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday evening killed more than 230 people and stands as one of the deadliest accidents in Indian Railways history. Previous incidents of tragic train accidents here.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:56 AM IST
Nepal PM Dahal condoles Odisha train tragedy
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal extended condolences on Satudary for the Odisha train tragedy, which occurred following the derailment of coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, resulting in at least 233 deaths.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:51 AM IST
Rescure operations underway; Death toll rises to 233, over 120 bodies recovered
The death toll in Balasore train accident that involved Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express has risen to 233 and according to ANI, over 120 bodies have been recovered so far. Rescue operations are still underway.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:37 AM IST
Balasore train accident: 10 points on three-way collision
The train crash involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train occurred around 7 pm Friday in Odisha's Balasore district. 10 points on the tragic accident here.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:29 AM IST
Odisha train accident LIVE: What we know so far
- The tragic train collision that occurred in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday claimed lives of at least 233 people and injured more than 900 others.
- Trains involved in the collision: Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train.
- Chief minsiter Naveen Patnaik declared one-day of state mourning cancelling the state-day celebrations.
- West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee may visit Odisha on Saturday, BJP MP Dol Sen told to news agency ANI.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:15 AM IST
Balasore train accident LIVE: Death toll rises to 233, confirms state chief secretary Jena
Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena on Saturday confirmed that the death toll has risen to 233 in the triple train crash that occurred in Odisha's Balasore on Friday evening. More than 900 passengers were injured.
- Jun 03, 2023 06:01 AM IST
Odisha train accident LIVE: West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar reaches Balasore
West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday reached Fakir Mohan Medical College & Hospital in Balasore to interact with those injured in the tragic train accident that occurred on Friday evening.
- Jun 03, 2023 05:39 AM IST
State government declares day of mourning, cancels state day celebrations amid tragic train accident
Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday declared a day of mourning after the horrific train derailment in Balasore on Friday evening killed more than 200 passengers and left another 900 injured.
- Jun 03, 2023 05:16 AM IST
‘Shocked by tragedy, our CM Mamata will reach here’: TMC MP Dola Sen on Balasore train accident
Trinamool Congress MP Dola Sen on Saturday said, “We are really shocked...Our CM (Mamata Banerjee) might come here tomorrow ...she has sent our officials... doctors, and trauma ambulance from Kharagpur.” (ANI)
- Jun 03, 2023 04:55 AM IST
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation mobilises resources for rapid relief operations
- Jun 03, 2023 04:50 AM IST
Odisha declares state mourning on June 3 following deadly triple train crash accident in Balasore
In view of the tragic rail accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday, chief minister Naveen Patnaik ordered state mourning for a day on Saturday. No celebration will take place on 3rd June throughout the state, Information and Public Relations Department, Odisha tweeted.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:40 AM IST
‘Will provide all possible help’: West Bengal BJP chief
West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief Sukanta Majumdar on Saturday said a party delegation will visit Odisha's Balasore, where a triple train crash has killed more than 200 people and injured another 900. "We will visit the accident spot soon. We, the people of West Bengal, stand by the bereaved families of the victims from Bengal as well as other states," he said.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:24 AM IST
Odisha: Hundreds queue up to donate blood following train accident in Balasore
People queue up to donate blood as part of the relief and rescue operations in the aftermath of the Odisha train accident, in which over 200 people died and another 900 were injured, Friday. Visuals from the Balasore district headquarters hospital last night.
- Jun 03, 2023 04:05 AM IST
Odisha train accident: Survivors recount horror | Video
- Jun 03, 2023 03:37 AM IST
Death toll in Odisha triple train accident tops 200, another 900 people injured
"The death toll of the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore rises to 207 and 900 injured", confirmed Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena to multiple agencies.
- Jun 03, 2023 03:27 AM IST
Blood donors arrive at at District Headquarters Hospital, Bhadrak to support relief operations | Video
Blood donors gather at District Headquarters Hospital, Bhadrak to donate blood for the people injured in the train accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 03:19 AM IST
US State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs condoles Odisha train accident
US State Department's Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs (SCA) condoles train accident in Odisha's Balasore. “Deeply saddened by the incident… our deepest sympathies to all those facing the loss of their loved ones,” it tweeted.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:55 AM IST
120 killed, over 800 injured; rescue op continues
At least 120 people were killed and more than 800 injured in the horrific train crash in Odisha.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:20 AM IST
34 trains have been cancelled so far after Odisha train mishap
A total of 34 trains were cancelled in the aftermath of Odisha train crash incident, the railways informed. Check details.
- Jun 03, 2023 02:00 AM IST
TMC demands railway minister's resignation after Odisha train crash incident
The ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal on Friday demanded Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation over the horrific triple train crash in neighbouring Odisha.
- Jun 03, 2023 01:21 AM IST
Rail minister orders probe into Odisha train mishap
“I have given out an order to conduct a high-level probe to find out why this accident happened…it is important to get to the root cause,” Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ANI, on Coromandel Express Derailment in Odisha
- Jun 03, 2023 01:01 AM IST
Dozens dead, 600+ injured in train mishap: Odisha Chief secretary
“As per the latest information we have received at 11:45 pm, 600 people injured and they have been shifted to hospital...exact number of casualties is yet to be received...as of now the figure we have got is between 55-60 (number of casualties)…,” saidOdisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena on horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:49 AM IST
List of trains cancelled, diverted after Coromandel Express mishap in Odisha
Check the list of trains cancelled, diverted after Coromandel Express mishap in Odisha here.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:32 AM IST
How did the triple-train crash accident happen?
Officials said Coromandel Express left Shalimar station at 3.20 pm and reached Balasore at 6.30 pm. It got derailed at 7 pm near Bahanaga railway station up line at 7 pm. The 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah superfast express that was on the down line derailed at 6.55 pm.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:14 AM IST
At least 70 people dead in accident, over 350 reported injured, reports PTI
At least 70 people have been dead and over 350 were injured in the Odisha accident.
- Jun 03, 2023 12:00 AM IST
Four NDRF teams from Bhubaneswar, Kolkata dispatched to carry rescue op
"Two of our teams are already on their way from Bhubaneswar and two teams have been mobilised from Kolkata. They are fully equipped to carry out the search and rescue operation," said NDRF DIG Manoj Yadav to news agency PTI.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:52 PM IST
‘Deeply agonising’: Amit Shah expresses condolences to bereaved families
Union home minister Amit Shah Friday expressed anguish over the train accident that killed at least 50 people in Odisha. “The train accident at Balasore in Odisha is deeply agonizing. The NDRF team has already reached the accident site, and other teams are also rushing to join the rescue operation. My condolences to the bereaved families and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured," Shah tweeted.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:46 PM IST
Video: Visuals from Odisha triple train accident site
- Jun 02, 2023 11:43 PM IST
CPI MP demands Ashwini Vaishnaw's resignation: ‘Govt concentrates only on luxury trains’
CPI MP Binoy Viswam has demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw following the Odisha triple train accident incident Friday.
"Government concentrates only on luxury trains. Trains and tracks of common people are neglected. Odisha deaths are the result of it. Rail minister should resign," Viswam said in a tweet.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:38 PM IST
PM announces ₹2 lakh ex-gratia for Odisha train accident victims, ₹50,000 for injured
The PMO office announced ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased in the train mishap in Odisha. The injured would be given ₹50,000.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Owaisi expresses condolences on Odisha's triple-train accident
Reacting to the Odisha train accident, Asaduddin Owaisi said, “Pained to hear about the tragic rail accident in Odisha. My condolences to the families of those who have passed away. Hoping for swift and full recovery of all injured."
- Jun 02, 2023 11:32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu police coordinate with Railways and Administration, says ADGP
“Tamil Nadu Railway police is making all arrangements to coordinate between the railways and the administration. We will also provide assistance to the families of the injured people, when they contact us,” said ADGP Sandeep Mittal to news agency PTI.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:24 PM IST
NDRF rushes 6 teams to Odisha's train crash site; 240+ personnel deployed
One NDRF team is at the triple-train crash site in Odisha's Balasore district while five more are being rushed to the spot, officials said on Friday.
The estimated strength of these six teams is more than 240 personnel, they said. The teams are equipped with stretchers, gas cutters, lifting pads, first-aid kits and other equipment, and sniffer dogs, NDRF Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Manoj Kumar Yadav told PTI.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:18 PM IST
Railways announce helpline numbers for various stations
Howrah: 033-26382217
Kharagpur: 8972073925 & 9332392339
Balasore: 8249591559 & 7978418322
Shalimar: 9903370746
Santragachi: 8109289460 & 8340649469
Bhadrak: 7894099579 & 9337116373
Jajpur Keonjhar Road: 9676974398
Cuttack: 8455889917
Bhubaneswar: 06742534027
Khurda Road: 6370108046 & 06742492245
- Jun 02, 2023 11:15 PM IST
Odisha CM Patnaik to review accident site tomorrow morning
"I will be there on the spot tomorrow morning to review the situation. Our first concern is to shift the living to the hospital,” said Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to news agency PTI.
- Jun 02, 2023 11:13 PM IST
West Bengal establishes emergency control room; railways helpline activated
The West Bengal government has opened an emergency control room with numbers 033- 22143526/ 22535185, she said. A railway official said that a 22-member NDRF team has reached the accident site from Balasore, while another team consisting of 32 members has started from Cuttack. The railways have activated several helpline numbers - 033-2638227 (Howrah),8972073925 (Kharagpur), 8249591559 (Balasore).
- Jun 02, 2023 11:11 PM IST
500 responders, 75 vehicles rushed to accident spot; rescue op underway
Nearly 500 police officers and rescue workers with 75 ambulances and buses responded to the accident, news agency AP reported quoting Pradeep Jena, the top bureaucrat of the Odisha state.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:53 PM IST
Stalin dials Naveen Patnaik, deputes panel to oversee rescue of Tamils
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Friday spoke to his Odisha counterpart Naveen Patnaik following the accident of the Coromandel Express train, and announced that he was deputing a four-member panel to coordinate the rescue of Tamils on the train.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:40 PM IST
'Urge Congress workers to extend all support': Rahul Gandhi
"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.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:36 PM IST
Distressed over Odisha train accident, says TN Guv
Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Friday said he was "extremely distressed" over the Coromandel Express accident in Odisha, in which 179 people were injured and 50 feared killed.
"Extremely distressed by the accident of Chennai-bound Coromandel Express in Odisha. My heart goes (out) to the families who lost their dear ones. May the injured recover fast. All out rescue and relief operations are going on," a Raj Bhavan official tweet quoted him as saying.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:33 PM IST
Flagging off function of Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express cancelled following Odisha train tragedy
The ceremony to flag off the inaugural Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express at Madgaon station has been cancelled in the wake of the accident involving three trains in Odisha, Konkan railway officials said on Friday.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:31 PM IST
Railway minister announces ₹10 lakh ex gratia for kin of deceased, ₹2 lakh for those severely injured
Minister for railways, Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh, ₹2 lakh for those severely injured. “Ex-gratia compensation to the victims of this unfortunate train accident in Odisha; ₹10 Lakh in case of death, ₹2 Lakh towards grievous and ₹50,000 for minor injuries," Vaishnaw tweeted.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:25 PM IST
Pray for success of rescue operation, tweets president
“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,” Draupadi Murmu tweeted.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:21 PM IST
Derailment of Coromandel Express: Sealdah: Puri Duronto Express cancelled
In view of the derailment of Coromandel Express, Sealdah - Puri Duronto Express scheduled to leave Sealdah at 8 pm on June 2, has been cancelled: Eastern Railway
- Jun 02, 2023 10:17 PM IST
Odisha train mishap: What we know so far about Coromandel Express accident
In a tragic accident, at least 50 people died and several have been injured after Coromandel Express derailed and hit another express train in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday evening. The accident took place around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central Station from Shalimar Station near Kolkata.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:15 PM IST
‘May God give strength & courage to their families in this difficult time’, says Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal today expressed anguish at the tragic accident in Odisha, and tweeted: “This painful train accident in Odisha is very unfortunate and distressing. My condolences to all the families who lost their loved ones in this tragic accident. May God give place to the departed souls at his feet and give strength and courage to their families in this difficult time”.
- Jun 02, 2023 10:00 PM IST
Amit Shah offers condolences on Odisha train accident
Union home minister Amit Shah on Friday offered condolences to the families of those killed in the Odisha train accident and said: “The train accident at Balasore in Odisha is deeply agonizing. The NDRF team has already reached the accident site, and other teams are also rushing to join the rescue operation. My condolences to the bereaved families and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured”.
- Jun 02, 2023 09:51 PM IST
Odisha train accident: 50 dead, 179 injured after Coromandel Express derails
50 people died, and and many were injured after express train collided with a freight train in Odisha.
- Jun 02, 2023 09:43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi expresses grief
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today expressed grief over the loss of lives in the train accident in Odisha. “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 and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all possible assistance is being given to those affected,” he tweeted.
- Jun 02, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Full list of helpline numbers
Derailment of 12841 Shalimar - Chennai Coromandel Express
Howrah Helpline Number: 033-26382217
Kharagpur Helpline Number: 8972073925 & 9332392339
Balasore Helpline Number: 8249591559 & 7978418322
Shalimar Helpline Number: 9903370746
- Jun 02, 2023 09:35 PM IST
‘Experienced a tremor like feeling': Passenger shares the horror
Account of a passenger of the other train.
Talking to a news channel, a passenger of the Humsafar Express, Subhankar Ruidas, said: “We experienced a tremor like feeling when our train hit the wrecked Coromandel Express. My coach has not suffered much damage. We are all sitting inside the train. I saw rescue operators helping the injured passengers of Coromandel Express.”
- Jun 02, 2023 09:28 PM IST
Large no of buses being mobilised to shift injured to hospital: Odisha chief secretary
Nearly 50 ambulances have reported but the injured appear far too many. Large no of buses being mobilised to shift injured to hospital: Odisha Chief Secretary
- Jun 02, 2023 09:26 PM IST
‘Thought we would die..’: Passenger shares ordeal
Gobinda Mondal, one of the passengers who boarded the train in Bengal, got out of a wrecked coach through a broken window.
“I had given up all hopes. I thought we would die. I was among some passengers who managed to leave our coach through a broken window. We were taken to a dispensary for first aid. We are out of danger but I saw some of the injured people. One of them was complaining of pain in the chest,” Mondal told News 18 Bangla news channel over phone.
- Jun 02, 2023 09:19 PM IST
Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena on Coromandel Express train accident in Balasore district
- Jun 02, 2023 09:18 PM IST
Several people trapped under derailed coaches
Several people are trapped under the derailed coaches, and locals assisting emergency services personnel to rescue them.
- Jun 02, 2023 09:14 PM IST
Coromandel Express derails in Odisha's Balasore, 30 dead
30 people died as four coaches of the Coromandel Express derailed in Odisha's Balasore district.
- Jun 02, 2023 09:11 PM IST
Scene from the accident site
- Jun 02, 2023 09:07 PM IST
Visuals from the site of train accident in Odisha's Balasore district
Coromandel Express derailed in Balasore after colliding with a goods train. (Twitter / @SutirthaBiswas1) - Jun 02, 2023 09:02 PM IST
Mamata Banerjee reacts to train collision in Odisha
- Jun 02, 2023 09:01 PM IST
Odisha: 47 injured persons brought to Medical college, Balasore
So far 47 injured persons have been received at FM Medical College at Balasore.
- Jun 02, 2023 08:55 PM IST
Another passenger train derailed at the same site in Odisha where Coromandel Express collided with goods train
Another passenger train derailed at the same site in Odisha where Coromandel Express collided with goods train.
- Jun 02, 2023 08:53 PM IST
3 NDRF units; 4 ODRAF units and 60 ambulances mobilized: Official
Doctors sent from Balasore Medical College. 10 injured passengers at Balasore Medical College: Official
- Jun 02, 2023 08:49 PM IST
Video | Coromandel Express derails near Bahanaga station in Balasore, Odisha
- Jun 02, 2023 08:46 PM IST
Relief trains rushed to the accident site
Accident relief trains have been dispatched to the spot, a South Eastern Railway official said.
- Jun 02, 2023 08:39 PM IST
Odisha Govt issues emergency control room contact details
The government has provided several helpline numbers -- 033-26382217, 8972073925, 67822 62286, 9332392339.
- Jun 02, 2023 08:23 PM IST
Odisha train accident: Search and rescue operation is underway
The state government directed the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action (ODRAF) Force to assist in rescue operations.
- Jun 02, 2023 08:16 PM IST
Coromandel Express collides with goods train in Odisha, several feared dead
An express train met with an accident near Bahanaga railway station in Odisha's Balasore district. As per the latest information available, eight bogies of 12841 UP Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed after colliding with a goods train near Bahanaga Station.
FIR against Pannun for threat to disrupt ICC Cricket World Cup in Gujarat
The FIR was registered against SFJ leader Gurpatwant Singh Pannun for threats issued via recorded voice messages
16-year-old Kerala boy ends life after receiving fake NCRB message, says police
A 16-year-old boy in Kerala commited suicide after receiving fake message from NCRB demanding payment for accessing illegal movie website.
Centre reacts after Tamil actor Vishal flags corruption in CBFC
The ministry of information and broadcasting has deputed top officials to inquire about the alleged corruption in CBFC.
ISKCON sues Maneka Gandhi for 'biggest cheat', ‘selling cow’ statement
BJP MP Maneka Gandhi recently made a controversial statement that ISKCON sells cows to butchers.
Manipur violence: Candlelight vigil in Imphal over killing of 2 students. Video
Two students belonging to the Meitei community, who were missing since July, were allegedly kidnapped and killed in violence-hit Manipur.
West Bengal has turned into land of ‘bomb, bullet & Beti ke sath anyay’: Lekhi
Speaking about the alleged murder of a 20-year-old woman near the India-Bangladesh border in North 24-Parganas, Lekhi said such incidents showcase that the safety of women is at stake under CM Banerjee-led government
AAP's Kejriwal opens up on INDIA bloc after Congress Punjab leader's arrest
Sukhpal Singh Khaira's arrest flared up the fight between AAP and Congress with the leaders belonging to the latter slamming the Arvind Kejriwal-led party.
Heavy rain in Kerala, yellow alert issued in 10 districts of state
Kerala rain updates: Thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds were likely in many places for the next two days in Kerala, the IMD said.
India will be number one by 2047 in all sectors: Union home minister Amit Shah
India has climbed from 11th rank in 2014 to 5th rank in the list of largest economies, the Union minister said
India moves to secure key flashpoint at LAC
Several key sections of the Sasoma-Saser La-Saser Brangsa-Gapshan-DBO road have been completed, the officials said, sharing granular details with HT
Afternoon brief: Trudeau on India-Canada; police action delayed Ujjain rape case
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One dead, several others injured after bus collides with vehicle in Bihar
Police said the deceased has been identified as Paali (45), a resident of Sonpur district, Odisha.
Four Nipah infected patients in Kerala recovered and tested ‘double negative’
Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that four people infected with Nipah virus in Kerala have recovered and tested ‘double negative’.
Normal life disrupted, 44 flights cancelled over Cauvery row bandh in Karnataka
As many as 44 flights were cancelled to and from Karnataka since early Friday. Several flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Mangaluru were among those cancelled
