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Odisha train accident LIVE: Modi arrives in Balasore to take stock of situation

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Odisha train accident LIVE: Modi arrives in Balasore to take stock of situation

Balasore train accident LIVE updates: More than 290 people were killed and over 900 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.

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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 reporter. 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.

Follow all the updates here:

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:49 PM

PM Modi arrives at accident site in BalasorePrime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived at the train accident site in Odisha’s Balasore to take stock of the situation.

  •  Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:13

PMSouth 24 Parganas: Two people from Kakdwip of the South 24 Parganas district died in #BalasoreTrainAccidentSDPO 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.”

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:11 PM

RJD chief & former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav speaks on #BalasoreTrainAccidentRJD 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…”

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:05 PM

With the support of the Centre, Odisha government can face any challenge: Odisha Governor Ganeshi LalWith 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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:03 PM

Congress president and former Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge issues a statement over #BalasoreTrainAccidentCongress president and former Railways Minister Mallikarjun Kharge issues a statement over #BalasoreTrainAccident”…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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 03:03 PM

Rescue operation concludes and restoration work underwayRescue operation at the spot of Balasore Train Accident has concluded and restoration work is underway.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:59 PM

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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:53 PM

Injured of  Balasore Train Accident were brought to Cuttack’s SCB Medical CollegeInjured 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:46 PM

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal met the injured of the train accident at Community Health Centre in Soro, Balasore

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:35 PM

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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:34 PM

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge deputes Lok Sabha Leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury to immediately visit the train crash site in OdishaCongress 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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:32 PM

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen expresses condolences to the victims of train accidentI 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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:32 PM

“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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:27 PM

Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah deputes a team led by Minister Santosh Lad to ensure the safety of Kannadigas in the #BalasoreTrainAccidentKarnataka 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:17 PM

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 officeBalasore 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:15 PM

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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:10 PM

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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:01 PM

Turkey extends condolences to victims for Coromandel Express tragedyTürkiye 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:58 PM

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. 

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:56 PM

Technical glitch or human error? What initial reports suggestAt 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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:53 PM

Farooq Abdullah demands probe over Balasore train accidentNational 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:41 PM

Afghanistan’s Taliban, Pakistan express grief over deadly mishapThe 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:32 PM

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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:28 PM

‘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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:17 PM

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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:02 PM

Coromandel Express wrongly took a loop line. Know what is itThe 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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:53 PM

PM Modi leaves for Odisha to review train accident situationPrime Minister Narendra Modi has left for Odisha where he will review the situation in the wake of the train mishap, according to PMO.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:50 PM

Railways says 261 casualties reported so farAs 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:46 PM

‘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

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:41 PM

Army columns, Air Force choppers deployed at accident siteArmy 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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:33 PM

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.

  • Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:31 PM

Teams of doctors from AIIMS Bhubaneswar left for Balasore, Cuttack to assist in rescue opsUnion 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.

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