Photos: Triple train crash in Odisha kills 200+, more than 900 injured

More than 200 people lost their lives, and over 900 individuals sustained injuries in the tragic Balasore train crash in Odisha on June 2.

Updated on: Jun 06, 2023 2:31 PM IST

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Over 200 people were killed and over 900 injured in a multiple train collision in Odisha's Balasore district on June 2.  (ANI)

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Around 10-12 coaches of the Chennai-bound Coromandel Express derailed when it collided with a goods train and fell on an adjacent track near Balasore. Another train from Yeswanthpur to Howrah then collided into the deralied coaches of the Coromandel Express. The incident took place around 7pm. (File Photo)

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In this photo, people can be seen escaping from toppled compartments, following the deadly collision of multiple trains, in Balasore, Odisha.  (REUTERS)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his thoughts were with the bereaved families. "May the injured recover soon,” tweeted Modi, who said he had spoken to the railway minister and that “all possible assistance” was being offered.  (ANI)

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Colonel SK Dutta, Indian Army said that a rescue operation is underway since last night and more army personnel will be coming from Kolkata.  (REUTERS)

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"We are continuously engaged (in rescue operations) since last night. More columns (of army) are coming from Kolkata," said Colonel SK Dutta while talking to news agency ANI.  (REUTERS)

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Rescuers waded through piles of debris and wreckage to pull out bodies and free people. Rescuers climbed atop the wrecked trains to break open doors and windows using cutting torches to free survivors.  (REUTERS)

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Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Saturday expressed deep sorrow over the tragic train accident in Odisha and conveyed condolence to the families who have lost their loved ones in the incident. "Deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Odisha. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones. Kerala stands in solidarity with Odisha during this difficult time. @Naveen_Odisha," he tweeted.  (REUTERS)

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"Deeply saddened to hear the unfortunate news of the train accident in Balasore in Odisha… Hundreds of people lost their lives in the accident… My deepest condolences to the bereaved families… I pray to God that those who were injured in the accident get well soon," Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said in a tweet.  (REUTERS)

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According to Railway spokesperson Amitabh Sharma, the accident took place around 7 pm on Friday.  (REUTERS)

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"Around 7 pm, 10-12 coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed near Baleswar and fell on the opposite track. After some time, another train from Yeswanthpur to Howrah dashed into those derailed coaches resulting in the derailment of its 3-4 coaches," Sharma told ANI.  (ANI)

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Several trains have been cancelled while many were diverted following the major accident in Odisha's Balasore. (PTI)