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Highlights | Odisha Train Accident: PM Modi Inspects Rescue Ops; 288 Dead, 1,100 injured

Coromandel Express Derailment In Balasore, Odisha Highlights: The horrific train crash in Odisha, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train is being touted as one of the worst train accidents in India.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 06:44
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Coromandel Express Derailment In Balasore, Odisha Highlights: Investigators were on Saturday looking into any human error, signal failure and other possible causes behind the three-train crash in Odisha's Balasore district as officials submitted a preliminary inquiry report into the worst rail accident in India in nearly three decades that left at least 288 people dead and over 1,100 injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the accident site and was briefed by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as well as officers of the disaster management teams. He also met some of the injured in the hospital.

The crash involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, which were carrying around 2,500 passengers, and a goods train occurred around 7 PM on Friday near the Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar. Twenty-one coaches were derailed and severely damaged in the accident, trapping hundreds of passengers. Both passenger trains were at a high speed and it has been cited by experts as one of the main reasons for the high number of casualties.

3 June 2023, 22:39 PM

Odisha Train Accident | Restoration woerk starts

3 June 2023, 17:29 PM

Odisha: Restoration work continues into the night at the site of #BalasoreTrainAccident as wreckage and mangled coaches of derailed trains are being moved away from the track.

3 June 2023, 17:07 PM

Odisha: PM Narendra Modi visits a hospital in Balasore to meet the injured victims of Odisha Train Tragedy.

3 June 2023, 17:04 PM

Odisha: After taking stock of the situation at Balasore train accident site, PM Modi arrives at a hospital in Balasore to meet the injured victims of Odisha Train Tragedy.

3 June 2023, 16:56 PM

"...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

3 June 2023, 16:55 PM

 

PM Modi inspects train accident site, takes stock of situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inspected the triple train accident site at Bahanaga in Odisha's Balasore district to take stock of relief and restoration operations. He was accompanied by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and was briefed on the situation by both Vaishnaw as well as officers of the disaster management team which worked overnight to rescue people at the disaster site where at least 261 people have died and 900 more injured.

He also interacted with Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Pramila Mallik as well as the local police chief.  Modi also inquired about the progress of restoration work launched at the mishap site to bring train services back to normal. Before reaching the accident site at Bahanaga Bazar, the PM had chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on the train accident. "PM Narendra Modi chaired a meeting to take stock of the situation in the wake of the train mishap in Odisha. Aspects relating to rescue, relief and medical attention to those affected were discussed in the review meeting," his office tweeted.

3 June 2023, 16:04 PM

Odisha: Visuals from the site of #BalasoreTrainAccident where PM Modi has reached to take stock of the tragic accident that has left 261 people dead and over 900 people injured so far.

3 June 2023, 15:33 PM

'Major Negligence...': RJD Chief Lalu Prasad Yadav

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..."

3 June 2023, 15:29 PM

Balasore Train Accident | Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's Statement

 Congress president & former Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge says, "...Irrespective of the political parties, I request them to come forward & help...I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families...I have to ask many questions to our great PM & Railways Minister. They have to answer why such things are happening and who is responsible for this...but today we have to extend relief to the suffering people..."

3 June 2023, 15:29 PM

Balasore Train Accident | Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Grief

I am distraught with the train accident in Balasore, Odisha. All of us, the people of Assam, pray to God for the departed souls to rest in peace and for the bereaved families to get the strength in this hour of grief. Our thoughts are with affected families: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

3 June 2023, 14:37 PM

Live | Odisha Train Accident: Pak PM Mourns Loss Of Lives

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif offered his condolences on the Odisha train tragedy that has killed atleast 288 people in Balasore.

3 June 2023, 14:15 PM

Balasore Train Accident: Bengal CM Announces Ex-Gratia

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that TMC government will give Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to kin of those people from the state who lost their lives in train tragedy. Rs 1 Lakh each announced for the injured and Rs 50,000 each for the victims of the state.

 

3 June 2023, 14:02 PM

Live | Odisha Train Mishap: Sonia Gandhi Extends Condolences

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi offered her condolence to the victim families of Odisha train accident. "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," Gandhi said.

3 June 2023, 13:33 PM

Live Updates| Balasore Train Accident: Bengal To Give Rs 5 Lakh Ex-Gratia

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that TMC government will give Rs 5 lakh financial assistance to Balasore train accident victims.

3 June 2023, 13:21 PM

Live | Odisha Train Accident: PM Modi Leaves For Odisha

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Odisha where he will review the situation in the wake of the train accident in Balasore", news agency ANI quoted PMO as saying.

3 June 2023, 13:16 PM

Live Updates | Odisha Rail Tragedy: Bengal CM Reaches Balasore

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reached Odisha's Balasore where a collision between three trains left atleast 288 dead.

3 June 2023, 13:08 PM

Live | Odisha Train Crash: Cong's DK Shivakumar Demands Action

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar today demanded the Odisha government to take action against perpetrators and findout the cause behind the train collision that led to the death of 288 people.

3 June 2023, 13:01 PM

Live | Odisha Train Crash: UK FM Pays Condolences

United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has paid condolences to the families of the Odisha rail tragedy.

3 June 2023, 12:35 PM

Live | Triple Train Accident: 'Rescue Operations Completed', Says Min

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that the rescue operations in Balasore train tragedy have been completed, while restoration work has started.

3 June 2023, 12:22 PM

Live Updates | Balasore Rail Tragedy

Two teams of doctors from AIIMS Bhubaneswar have been dispatched for Balasore & Cuttack to assist in relief operations at the rail accident site in Odisha: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

3 June 2023, 12:20 PM

Live | Odisha Train Accident: Rescue Operation Concludes

'The rescue operation in the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore has been completed and the restoration work has been started," news agency ANI quoted railways spokesperson Amitabh Sharma as saying.

3 June 2023, 12:04 PM

Live | Balasore Train Accident: PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to review the situation of Odisha train tragedy. Home Minister Amit Shah was also present in the meeting.

3 June 2023, 11:30 AM

Live | Odisha Rail Tragedy: Bengal CM Leaves For Balasore

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has departed for Odisha's Balasore. She will take stock of the situation and meet the injured there.

3 June 2023, 11:28 AM

Live | Odisha Tragedy: "48 Trains Cancelled, 39 Diverted", Says Railways

"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," news agency ANI quoted Amitabh Sharma, Executive Director, Information Publication Railway Board as saying.

3 June 2023, 11:10 AM

Live | Odisha Rail Tragedy: PM Modi Likely To Visit Balasore

Prime Minister Narendra will visit the train accident site in Odisha's Balasore today. He will also go to a hospital in Cuttack where injured are being treated, news agency ANI quoted sources as saying.

3 June 2023, 10:46 AM

Live| Odisha Train Accident: Canada PM Condoles Deaths

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condoles the loss of lives in Balasore Train Accident. Taking to Twitter, he wrote, "The images and reports of the train crash in Odisha, India break my heart...At this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India."

3 June 2023, 10:30 AM

Live | Odisha Train Derailment: Bengal CM To Visit Accident Site

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to visit Odisha's Balasore today to take stock of the situation and meet the injured.

 

3 June 2023, 10:23 AM

Live | Odisha Train Accident: PM Modi To Chair Review Meet

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a meeting to review the situation of the train accident in Odisha's Balasore, news agency ANI reported.

3 June 2023, 10:19 AM

Live | Balasore Train Mishap: Odisha CM Takes Stock

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reaches Balasore District Hospital to take stock of the situation after rail tragedy.

 

3 June 2023, 10:02 AM

Live | Odisha Train Accident: Indian Army Deployed

The Indian Army has been sent to help with the evacuation and treatment of injured citizens. The Eastern Command has deployed Army medical and engineering teams, as well as ambulances and support services. The teams were dispatched from various bases in order to arrive at the scene of the incident as soon as possible, news agency ANI reported.

3 June 2023, 09:20 AM

Live| Odisha Train Tragedy: Death Toll Reaches 288

The death toll in Balasore rail tragedy has reached 288, Zee News TV reported. Around 900 people are injured.

 

3 June 2023, 09:17 AM

Live| Odisha Train Accident: Death Toll Reaches 238

The South Eastern Railway on Saturday said that 238 casualties have been reported in the Balasore train accident till now, while 650 injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro.

3 June 2023, 09:06 AM

Live | Balasore Rail Tragedy: Search And Rescue Operations On

Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Jena informed that 7 teams of NDRF, 5 from ODRAF (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force), 24 Fire Service Units, local police, and volunteers are working tirelessly in search and rescue operations at accident site.

 

3 June 2023, 08:58 AM

Live| Odisha Train Accident: Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Flag Off Cancelled

Following the accident, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has cancelled his travel to Goa, where he was visiting to flag off Goa's first Vande Bharat Express. The Ministry of Railways has announced that the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express flag off has now been postponed. The train was supposed to be flagged off by PM Modi virtually on June 3, 2023, and was the first Vande Bharat Express for the Konkan Railways. 

 

3 June 2023, 08:48 AM

Live| Odisha Train Tragedy: Odisha CM Reaches Accident Site

Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik takes stock of the situation at the accident site in Balasore.

3 June 2023, 08:43 AM

Odisha Train Accident Live Updates: Opposition Condoles Loss Of Lives

Opposition party leaders, while expressing condolences over the deaths of more than 200 passengers in the Odisha train accident, have raised questions about the signalling system of the railways which purportedly led to the crash. "Stunned & distressed to hear the tragic news of the Coromandel Express & Yashwantpur-Howrah train crash in Odisha...My fervent prayers for those affected & their families. ...That an alleged signalling failure led to 3 trains crashing is shocking beyond belief. There are serious questions which need answering," TMC spokesperson Saket Gokhale tweeted.

3 June 2023, 08:21 AM

Live Updates| Triple Train Accident In Odisha

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw while talking to media at the accident site said, "Our priority is to conduct rescue and relief operations. Following approval from district administration, restoration will begin. A detailed high-level investigation will be carried out, as will an independent investigation by the rail safety commissioner."

3 June 2023, 08:19 AM

Live | Balasore Train Accident: Railway Minister Initiates Probe

"It's a big tragic accident. Railway, NDRF, SDRF, and State govt are conducting the rescue operation. Best possible healthcare facilities will be provided. Compensation was announced yesterday. A high-level committee has been formed to inquire about it", news agency ANI quoted Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw as saying.

3 June 2023, 07:52 AM

Live| Balasore Train Accident: Railway Min Takes Stock

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday took stock off the situation after three trains collided in Odisha's  Balasore.

3 June 2023, 07:49 AM

Live| Odisha Train Accident

 People queue up in Odisha's Balasore to donate blood after Yesterday's horrific train accident.

 

3 June 2023, 07:19 AM

Live | Odisha Train Tragedy: BJP Postpones All Programs

"BJP has announced to postpone all its programs across the country in view of the horrific accident in Odisha's Balasore": Party Chief JP Nadda announced.

3 June 2023, 07:14 AM

Live | Balasore, Odisha Train Accident: Latest Visuals

Fresh visuals from the site of the deadly train accident in Odisha's Balasore.

3 June 2023, 07:09 AM

Live | Triple Train Accident Odisha: 18 Trains Cancelled

So far, 18 long-distance trains have been cancelled due to the accident, which happened on the Howrah-Chennai main line in the Kharagpur division of the South Eastern Railway.
 

3 June 2023, 07:06 AM

Live| Odisha Train Accident: Witness Recounts Horror

Pijush Poddar, a resident of Berhampore in West Bengal's Murshidabad district, was travelling to Tamil Nadu in the Coromandel Express to join work there when the accident happened.

"We were jolted and suddenly saw the train bogie turn on one side. Many of us were thrown out of the compartment by the momentum of the derailment. When we managed to crawl out, we found bodies lying all around," he said.

3 June 2023, 06:30 AM

Live| Odisha Triple Train Accident : State Mourning Declared On June 3

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has ordered state mourning for a day and hence no celebration to take place on 3rd June throughout the state in view of the tragedic accident, confirmed by the Information & Public Relations Department, Odisha.

3 June 2023, 06:26 AM

Live| Odisha train accident: Death Toll Reaches 233

The death toll in the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore has risen to 233, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said.

3 June 2023, 06:05 AM

Live| Odisha Triple Train Accident Latest Update: One Of The Worst Train Accidents In India

The triple train accident in Odisha involving 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train led to death of around 207 people while over 900 were injured. Odisha's Special Relief Commissioner, Chief Secretary PK Jena confirmed the death toll now stands at 207. This is one of the worst train accidents in India.

 

2 June 2023, 23:23 PM

Chennai: Presently rescue operation is underway. We have set up helpline numbers in Howrah-Kharagpur & other stations. We have set up helpline number in Chennai control office: B Guganesan,Chief Public Relations Officer, Southern Railway on Coromandel Express Derailment'''

2 June 2023, 23:22 PM

Odisha train accident | Compensation announced

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces ex-gratia compensation of Rs 10 lakhs in case of death of accident victims and Rs 2 lakhs for those with grievous injuries and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries.

2 June 2023, 23:16 PM

Odisha train accident | Visuals from the hospital Injured victims of the train accident brought to a hospital in Balasore.

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