Tag: Odisha Train Accident

Odisha train accident: Most deaths from Sundarbans areas

Kolkata (IANS) | Most of the casualties in the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express train derailment in Odisha’s Balasore district are from West Bengal and most of them are from the Sundarbans region of South 24 Parganas district. According to preliminary reports from the state secretariat, of the total 31 casualties, who were residents of West Bengal, 19 are from South 24 Parganas district. Of those 19, 14 casualties were reported from the Sundarbans region.

This is according to a report by the state secretariat till 12 midnight on Saturday. According to the state government report, the maximum number of injured in the accident from West Bengal was only from South 24 Parganas.

Of the total 544 injured in the state, 105 are from South 24 Parganas.

The total number of missing persons from the district has been recorded at 41 so far.

A total of 30 people from South 24 Parganas have returned safely.

A press release issued from the state secretariat also claimed that till 12 noon on Saturday, 70 ambulances and a team of 34 doctors were sent to the accident site for rescue and treatment. The West Bengal government also sent 10 buses to the spot to bring back passengers from the state. Medical relief was sent by 20 mini trucks from West Bengal, the press release said.

Meanwhile, Trinamool Congress national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee has announced that the party will give Rs 2,00,000 to the family members of each casualty.

This is in addition to the state government’s Rs 5,00,000 amount announced by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.

June 4, 2023
Odisha train accident: CM Patnaik informed PM Modi about the situation

Bhubaneswar (IANS) | Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone on Sunday morning and briefed him about the latest situation, especially the treatment of train accident victims. The Chief Minister assured that all possible steps have been taken to save the lives of the injured passengers in various hospitals of Odisha, the CMO said in a statement.

It states, doctors and medical students are trying their best to save lives. Doctors, students and common people are coming forward to donate blood for the injured.

We follow a policy that underlines ‘every life is precious’, Patnaik said. From rescue operation to taking the injured to the hospital, arranging for treatment, we are leaving no stone unturned to save lives.

Elaborating on the latest situation, he said that 1,175 patients were admitted in various hospitals, out of which 793 have been discharged. The condition of most of the injured patients is stable, he said.

CM Patnaik informed PM Modi that, at present, 382 passengers are now undergoing treatment in various government and private hospitals.

The Prime Minister thanked the Chief Minister, Government of Odisha for their prompt and efficient action during the crisis. The PM said, ‘The Center is ready for any kind of help if needed.’

PM Modi also praised the people of Odisha for their cooperation and timely help in this hour of crisis.

–IANS

June 4, 2023
Odisha train tragedy: Unidentified bodies to be brought to Bhubaneswar

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has decided to bring about 160 bodies of victims of the tragic train mishap in Balasore to Bhubaneswar for better preservation and to facilitate smooth identification by the family members of the deceased.

At least 288 people died and over 900 were left injured after Chennai-bound Coromandel Express and Howrah bound SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express were involved in the major accident near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Odisha’s Balasore on Friday evening.

Speaking to reporters on Saturday evening, Chief Secretary Pradeep Kumar Jena said, “We will bring about 160 bodies to Bhubaneswar and those will be preserved in mortuaries at different government and private hospitals.”

Train communication has been snapped to Bhadrak and Balasore due to the accident. So the family members can visit Bhubaneswar smoothly to find the bodies, he said.

“The unidentified bodies will be preserved for 42 hours. If no one claims the them, we can dispose them of as per medical procedures,” Jena added.

According to official sources, about 55 bodies have been identified which have been handed over to the family members after autopsy.

The unidentified bodies are kept at the Bhanaga High School and a temporary mortuary at the business park of North Orissa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI) on the outskirts of Balasore.

A total of 1,175 persons have been admitted to different hospitals in Odisha, of which 793 have been discharged.

June 3, 2023
Balasore train accident: PM Modi hails Odisha govt, local residents for rescue operation & help

Balasore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed Odisha government and local residents for taking all possible efforts for the swift action for rescue operation following train accident at Bahanaga of Balasore district.

While speaking to the media persons after reviewing situation at the accident site and meeting the injured persons at the Balasore District Headquarter Hospital, Modi said, “I thank Odisha government and local administration for doing their best to help the people. I also thank the local residents from the bottom of my heart because during this time of tragedy be it blood donation or help during rescue operation, they have done everything to their capacity. Their timely helped to accelerate the rescue operation work.”

June 3, 2023
Odisha train tragedy: World leaders condole loss of lives, extend support

Leaders from across the world, including Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, have expressed their deepest condolences to the families and the Government of India for the triple train crash that took place in Odisha in which at least 261 people were killed.

The accident, involving three trains, is one of the worst in the country and took place in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday night. The accident also injured more than 900 people.

Russian President Putin expressed his condolences in a telegram to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

“Please accept our deep condolences over the tragic aftermath of the train collision in Odisha. We share the grief of those who lost their relatives and close ones in this catastrophe and we hope for a speedy recovery to everyone injured,” says the telegram, published on the Kremlin’s website.

Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida sent a condolence message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the train accident.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives and the injuries in the train accident in the State of Odisha. On behalf of the Government of Japan and its people, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who were injured,” Kishida said in a statement.

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi also sent a condolence message to Foreign Minister S Jaishankar.

“I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of many precious lives in the train accident in the State of Odisha. I pray for the souls of the victims and extend my deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I also sincerely hope that those who were injured will recover swiftly,” Hayashi said.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau said at this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India.

“The images and reports of the train crash in Odisha, India break my heart. I’m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones, and I’m keeping the injured in my thoughts. At this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India,” Trudeau tweeted.

Nepal Prime Minister ‘Prachanda’, who is on a four-day visit to India, tweeted, “I’m saddened by the loss of dozens of lives in a train accident in Odisha, India today. I extend deep condolences to Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, Government, and the bereaved families in this hour of grief.”

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished speedy recovery to those injured in the accident.

“Deeply saddened by the loss of hundreds of lives in a train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in this tragedy. Prayers for a speedy recovery of the injured,” Sharif tweeted.

Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said that he is “deeply saddened” to learn about the train accident in Odisha. He wished for a speedy recovery for all those affected in the accident.

“Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts & prayers are with the families of the victims & those injured. I hope for a speedy recovery for all those affected. Sri Lanka stands with India in this time of grief,” Ali Sabry tweeted.

Bhutan’s Prime Minster Lotay Tshering tweeted,” Sending prayers to @narendramodi and the people of India as we hear developments of the tragic train crash in Odisha. May the loved ones find strength, as they come to terms with the loss and horror. We share your pain and pray for quick healing.”

The Deputy Prime Minister of Italy and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani also expressed condolences on the train tragedy.

“The Italian Government expresses deep condolences to #India for the tragic train accident that occurred today in Balasore. A prayer for the victims and the injured, I hope that those still trapped will be rescued,” Tajani tweeted.

UN General Assembly president Csaba Korosi too expressed his deepest condolence to the families over the tragic train accident.

“I’m deeply saddened to hear the news of the train crash in Odisha, India. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, their families and with the emergency services. Heartfelt condolences to the people and the Government of India,” Korosi, the President of the 77th session of the General Assembly tweeted.

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen also extended heartfelt condolences to the victims.

“Taiwan Praying for everyone affected by the train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and hope that rescue operations can save all those in need,” she tweeted.

June 3, 2023
Balasore train accident: PM Modi takes stock of situation at spot

Balasore: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at the train accident site at Bahanaga of Odisha’s Balasore district and reviewed situation on Saturday.

The Prime Minister arrived at the accident site with a special helicopter of the Air Force along with his principal secretary PK Mishra. He visited the accident spot and spoke with some concerned officials to know more about the tragedy.

Apart from taking stock of the situation at the accident spot, Modi also visited the Balasore District Headquarter Hospital. He met some injured persons and the doctors at the hospital. He discussed about their treatment and wished their speedy recovery.

Union Ministers Ashwini Vaishnaw and Dharmendra Pradhan were present with the Prime Minister.

It is to be noted here that 261 passengers were killed while around 900 others were injured after several coaches of the Coromandel Express and SMVT-Howrah Super Fast Express derailed in Balasore district yesterday evening,

June 3, 2023
Odisha train accident: Here’s list & details of passengers who were in Coromandel Express

Bhubaneswar: Over 261 people were killed while over 900 persons are stated to be injured after the Coromandal Express train met with an accident and dashed with stationery goods train at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha’s Balasore district last evening.

According to government sources, the impact was such that its 21 coaches derailed with its 3 coaches infringing on the other line (Dn line). Simultaneously, Yeshwantpur-Howrah Express was passing through Bahanaga Bazar station and collided, with its rearmost 2 coaches derailed.

There were about 1257 reserved passengers onboard Coromandel Express and 1039 reserved passengers onboard Yashwantpur Express.

The tragedy is considered to be one of the deadliest accidents in history of Indian railways.

As per the latest reports, the rescue operation has completed and the restoration works has started by the different teams of the Odisha and central government.

The injured people have been admitted at different hospitals. In such situation, relatives of some passengers are unaware of their whereabouts. In order to help them get connected, the railway department has issued the following list and details of passengers who were in Coromandel Express:

June 3, 2023
By the grace of God, I survived, says Odisha train tragedy survivor

Bhubaneswar: Manikal Tiwari, the fortunate and one of the survivors of the massive train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, feels that he got a rebirth by the grace of God.

Tiwari, a resident of Balasore town, narrowly escaped death with serious injuries to his arm and head.

Recalling the horror, he said, “I boarded the S1 coach of the Coromandel express train at Balasore and was traveling to Cuttack. I was doing video recording on my mobile at the window to show my family members about the speed of the train.”

Suddenly, in between Khantapara and Bahanaga, his coach derailed and overturned. The entire area became dark and full of dust, Tiwari said, adding, “I was bleeding profusely from my head and suffered a serious injury in the arm.”

“The entire mishap happened in only five seconds. A young couple was seated in front of me. While the man died, his wife survived,” he said.

He said that he was traveling in a reserved compartment. The coach was fully packed with passengers, and many of them might not have tickets. At the time of the incident, the train was running at a speed of over 100 kmph, Tiwari said.

“When I managed to get out of the ill-fitted coach, to my horror I saw that my coach was completely smashed and hundreds of people were lying across the track with no movement at all,” he said.

“By the grace of God, I survived. I don’t even want to recall the Black Friday,” the survivor said.

Notably, over 261 died and 900 persons have been injured in the mishap. The injured passengers have been admitted to Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, Soro, and Cuttack SCB hospitals.

June 3, 2023
Coromandal Express Accident: Restoration work begins, says Vaishnaw

Bhubaneswar: Nearly 18 hours after the massive train tragedy in Odisha’s Balasore district, restoration work has begun at the accident site, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Saturday.

The overturned coaches are being removed from the tracks through cranes, he said.

“We will conduct a detailed investigation to reach out the root cause behind the accident and we will take necessary steps to ensure that such an accident will not reoccur in future,” Vaishnaw said.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who was at the accident site, sought cooperation from the locals to carry out the restoration and relief work by the Railway. He also thanked the locals for extending help in the rescue operation.

Meanwhile, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee reached the accident spot. She will take stock of the rescue work and interact with the injured passengers from West Bengal at the hospital.

The death toll in the massive accident of three trains including two express trains rose to 261.

According to information given by South Eastern Railway, the death toll in the train tragedy has been increased to 261 and the figure may go up as rescue operation is yet to complete.

Over 900 persons have been injured in the mishap. The injured passengers have been admitted in Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, Soro and Cuttack SCB hospitals, the Railway officials said.

June 3, 2023
‘The person you are calling is no more’, aftermaths of Balasore train tragedy comes to light
Balasore: Odisha experienced the biggest train accident of the century with over 233 casualties and 900 injuries. On Friday evening, Coromandel Express train derailed after colliding with good train in Bahanaga Station in Balasore of Odisha leading to loss of lives in huge number.

In such a situation, heart-wrenching scenes of strangers receiving calls from dead bodies and informing the deceased’s families about their demise is coming forward.

The Howrah-Chennai Coromandel train was carrying thousands of passengers from all over the country. As the news of the accident is now all over the nation, the family of the passengers have been trying to contact them over the call to know their whereabouts. As the deceased cannot receive the calls, the residents and workers present in the hospital are receiving the call and informing them about the demise of the person.

Meanwhile, the rescue operation is still continuing even after 12 hours of the mishap, informed Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena. The Chief Secy also informed that rescue operation is taking time as the last coach of the ill-fated train Coromandel has been extensively damaged while another coach has climbed onto it.

NDRF and other personnel are carrying out the rescue operations. Several volunteers came forward and at present there is a stock of 900 units of blood in Balasore following a massive donation by the locals. Similarly, volunteers are also ready to donate blood in Bhadrak and Cuttack. The process of identifying the bodies and autopsy has already started.

The bodies will be dispatched to their destinations after autopsy. The statutory procedure to identify the bodies has also been started, informed Chief Secy.

Note-worthy, that over 900 passengers are stated to be injured while more than 238 died as 8-10 bogies of the train skidded off the track after being hit by goods train near Bahanaga.

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June 3, 2023