More than 400 passengers injured
Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena told that 300 to 400 passengers were injured in the horrific train accident in Balasore, Odisha. All the injured have been admitted to different hospitals in the district. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh has been announced by PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased in the train accident.
300-400 people injured in the horrific train accident in Odisha’s Balasore and they have been admitted to different hospitals: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena pic.twitter.com/hRtwbjWAqo
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
PMO announced compensation
In the train accident in Odisha, the next of kin of each deceased will be given Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF. While the injured will be given Rs 50,000.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the train mishap in Odisha. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 2, 2023
Hundreds of people injured in the accident
Giving information about the train accident in Balasore, NDRF DIG Manoj Yadav said that relief and rescue operation is going on. He said that hundreds of people have been injured so far.
#WATCH , NDRF DIG Manoj Yadav speaks about the ongoing relief and rescue operation in the aftermath of a horrific train accident in Odisha’s Balasore that has left hundreds injured so far. pic.twitter.com/nYBPAVNH0A
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
132 injured hospitalized
Odisha: Chief Secretary informed that 132 injured in Coromandel Express train accident have been admitted to Soro CHC Hospital, Gopalpur CHC and Khantapada PHC.
Coromandel express train accident | 132 injured shifted to Soro CHC, Gopalpur CHC, and Khantapada PHC: Chief Secretary, Odisha pic.twitter.com/wlnN1YJjjw
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
Passengers injured in the Odisha train accident have been brought to the hospital in Balasore.
Odisha train accident | Injured victims of the train accident brought to a hospital in Balasore. pic.twitter.com/ubVbRFe49Q
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
declaration of compensation
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced compensation for the Odisha train accident. He said that Rs 10 lakh compensation will be given to the relatives of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh to the seriously injured. The government will give Rs 50,000 as compensation to the passengers who have suffered minor injuries.
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.
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 2, 2023
Mallikarjun Kharge expressed grief
Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge has also expressed his grief over the tweet train accident. He wrote on Twitter that he was deeply saddened by the terrible train tragedy involving the Coromandel Express in Odisha. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. We urge the authorities to expedite rescue operations and provide relief to the injured. Congress workers are requested to provide all possible help.
"Deeply saddened by the terrible train tragedy involving Coromandel Express in Odisha. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims. We urge the authorities to expedite rescue operations & provide relief to the injured. Request Congress workers to provide all possible help,",
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
Sealdah-Puri Duronto Express cancelled.
Many trains have been rescheduled due to the derailment of the Coromandel Express. Eastern Railway has also canceled some trains. The Sealdah-Puri Duronto Express scheduled to leave Sealdah at 8 pm on June 2 has also been cancelled.
#UPDATE , Kolkata: 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
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
President Draupadi Murmu expressed grief
President Draupadi Murmu has also expressed grief over the incident. He tweeted that it was deeply saddened to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate train accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I wish success in the rescue operations and speedy recovery of the injured.
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.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 2, 2023
fast moving relief and rescue
Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said about the Odisha train accident that NDRF and SDRF teams are on the spot. 600 to 700 rescue force personnel are working. Rescue operation will be run overnight. All the hospitals are cooperating. Our immediate concern is to save the victims. The concerned officials reached the spot.
Odisha train accident | NDRF and SDRF teams are on the spot. 600-700 rescue force personnel working. Rescue operation to be conducted throughout the night. All hospitals are providing support. Our immediate concern is to rescue the victims. Concerned officials rushed to the spot:… pic.twitter.com/DBWOqdSHW6
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
Union Home Minister Amit Shah expressed deep sorrow
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has expressed grief over the incident by tweeting. Shah said that the train accident in Balasore, Odisha is very painful. NDRF teams have already reached the accident site, and other teams are also rushing to join the rescue operation. My condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
"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," tweets…
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
CM Naveen Patnaik will visit the spot
Regarding the Odisha train accident, the Chief Minister of the state Naveen Patnaik said that I have just reviewed the situation of this tragic train accident. I will visit the spot tomorrow morning.
Odisha train accident | I have just reviewed the situation regarding this truly tragic railway accident. I will be visiting the spot tomorrow morning: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik pic.twitter.com/ig5fHOXsKH
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
10 to 12 coaches derail near Baleshwar
Railway spokesperson Amitabh Sharma told that the Odisha train accident happened around 7 pm. 10 to 12 coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed near Balasore and fell on the opposite track. After some time, another train going from Yesvantpur to Howrah collided with those derailed coaches, as a result of which 3-4 of its coaches were derailed.
#WATCH , Odisha Train accident: At around 7pm, 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… pic.twitter.com/Fixk7RVfbq
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
179 passengers injured
Regarding the Odisha train accident, officials said that 179 people were injured in the accident. At the same time, there is a possibility of death of about 50 people.(Language)
PM Modi spoke to the Railway Minister
After the Coromandel train accident in Odisha, PM Modi talked to the Railway Minister and inquired about the accident. PM Modi said in his tweet that he is distressed by the train accident in Odisha. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Injured get well soon. I have taken stock of the situation after talking to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav. Rescue work is going on at the accident site and all possible help is being given to the affected people.
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 @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all…
Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2023
helpline number released
Derailment of 12841 Shalimar – Chennai Coromandel Express Howrah Helpline Number: 033-26382217Kharagpur Helpline Number: 8972073925 & 93339239239239239239239239balasore: 8249591591591591591591591591591591591591591 78418322Shalimar Helpline Number: 9903370746 (source: south eastern railway)
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
132 passengers injured in Coromandel Express train accident admitted to hospital
The Chief Secretary of Odisha told about the incident that 132 injured in the Coromandel Express train accident have been shifted to Soro CHC, Gopalpur CHC and Khantapada PHC.
Coromandel express train accident | 132 injured shifted to Soro CHC, Gopalpur CHC, and Khantapada PHC: Chief Secretary, Odisha pic.twitter.com/wlnN1YJjjw
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2023
Naveen Patnaik sent officials on the spot
Rail Madad Tatkal helpline number has also been issued by South Eastern Railway. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has directed State Minister Pramili Malik and Special Relief Commissioner to immediately reach the spot and take stock of the relief rescue.
relief rescue continues
Additional DMET told that 15 ambulances have been sent from Bhadrak to the spot. Shifting of the injured to Sorochch has started. Relief and rescue operations are being carried out at a rapid pace. According to the MD of Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, 47 passengers have been injured who have been admitted to Balasore Medical College.
CM Mamta Banerjee issued trail free number
At the same time, expressing grief over the train accident in Balasore, Odisha, West Bengal CM Mamta Banerjee has appealed to maintain cooperation with Odisha government and South-East Railway, along with this she has also said that our emergency The carpet control room has started functioning. People can get information after contacting 033 22143526 and 22 535185.
Relief and rescue operations underway
An official of South Eastern Railway said that accident relief trains have been dispatched to the spot. The state government has directed the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force to help in the rescue operation. Officials said that 47 injured were admitted to Balasore Hospital. Fear of casualties.
Horrific train accident in Odisha
A horrific train accident took place late Friday evening in Balasore, Odisha. The Coromandel Express collided with a goods train. In the accident, 6 coaches of the train derailed after collision with the goods train. Officials said that the accident took place at Bahanga Bazar station at around 7.20 pm when the Coromandel Express was going to Chennai Central from Shalimar station near Kolkata.
