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  • Odisha train accident: DNA test to claim bodies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Odisha train accident: DNA test to claim bodies in AIIMS Bhubaneswar

    Bhubaneswar: At least 288 lives were lost in the Bhanaga train tragedy, that took place in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday June 2, 2023.

    It is worth mentioning that, so far 205 dead bodies have been identified and handed over. The remaining 83 bodies have not been handed over yet.

    All the bodies are now stored in Bhubaneswar AIIMS. The relatives have been asked to come to Bhubaneswar AIIMS instead of going to other hospitals to identify the deceased. This is the information given by East coast railway.

    As many a 193 dead bodies were brought from Balasore to Bhubaneswar. Out of them, 11 dead bodies have been identified. People are identifying their relatives and friends by looking at the photos and albums released by AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

    The photographs of the deceased have also been sent to various divisional and zonal headquarters of West Bengal, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu for identifying the bodies.

    The DNA tests are being done on the dead bodies which are difficult to identify. Samples are being collected for DNA test at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar.

    Helpline number 8280346629 has been issued for this DNA identification. Relatives can contact for DNA test by calling this number. After receiving the report, the dead body will be handed over to the concerned family members.

  • Odisha train tragedy: AIIMS Bhubaneswar releases album for identification of bodies

    Odisha train tragedy: AIIMS Bhubaneswar releases album for identification of bodies

    Bhubaneswar: A total of 123 dead bodies of the Odisha train tragedy have been received by AIIMS Bhubaneswar by Monday that is June 5, 2023.

    It is to be noted that out of the 123 bodies that were received as many as 40 dead bodies have been identified and handed over to their families.

    An album has been prepared by the government to record the deaths and help the relatives of the deceased to identify the bodies and then take them.

    Here is and official link to the album that has been released by AIIMS Bhubaneswar:

    CLICK HERE FOR THE ALBUM

    By taking a looking at the album, the family members will be able to recognize their relatives. People from different states have come to AIIMS to search for their relatives, say reliable reports.

    The people reaching AIIMS Bhubaneswar shall be given all possible support from the hospital to identify and take away the bodies of their relatives. The treatment of those injured is also underway at full pace.

    The above information was provided at a media briefing by the Director of AIIMS Bhubaneshwar, Ashutosh Biswas.

    The bodies that have reached Bhubaneswar have been kept at the following hospitals, namely:

    A. AIIMS, Bhubaneswar

    B. AMRI, Bhubaneswar

    C. SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    D. Capital Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    E. KIMS Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    F. Hi-Tech Hospital, Bhubaneswar

    The photos of the unidentified bodies are also available in the website of State Government: www.bmc.gov.in

    All concerned are requested to Contact Railways in the Following Helpline Numbers for any assistance:

    Bhubaneswar- 0674 – 2534027
    Cuttack- 8455889917
    Khurda Road- 0674 – 2492245 & 8455887999
    State Government- 1929
    It is worth mentioning that the entire world has mourned the terrible Odisha train tragedy that occurred at Bahanga station in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening. In this accident as many as 275 people have lost their lives and at least 1175 people have been injured.

    Meanwhile, restoration work is underway at the site where the horrific train accident took place. More than 7 Poclain Machines, 2 Accident Relief Trains, and 3-4 Railway and Road Cranes have been deployed for early restoration.