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The chief ministers of [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]] expressed their deep concern over the disaster.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Odisha train accident: Bengal government announces measures to aid passengers and kin in distress |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/odisha-train-accident-bengal-government-announces-measures-to-aid-passengers-and-kin-in-distress/cid/1941809 |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-02 |title=Coromandel Express accident Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Odisha accident site today, will meet injured at Cuttack hospital |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coromandel-express-accident-odisha-balasore-deaths-injured-live-updates-8642911/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603032313/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coromandel-express-accident-odisha-balasore-deaths-injured-live-updates-8642911/ |url-status=live}}</ref>
The chief ministers of [[Odisha]] and [[West Bengal]] expressed their deep concern over the disaster.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Odisha train accident: Bengal government announces measures to aid passengers and kin in distress |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/west-bengal/odisha-train-accident-bengal-government-announces-measures-to-aid-passengers-and-kin-in-distress/cid/1941809 |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=www.telegraphindia.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-02 |title=Coromandel Express accident Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Odisha accident site today, will meet injured at Cuttack hospital |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coromandel-express-accident-odisha-balasore-deaths-injured-live-updates-8642911/ |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603032313/https://indianexpress.com/article/india/coromandel-express-accident-odisha-balasore-deaths-injured-live-updates-8642911/ |url-status=live}}</ref>

Religious figures, including the [[Dalai Lama]], have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to those who passed away.<ref name="NBC News">{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Ravi |last2=Sackur |first2=Leila |title=Hundreds killed in Indian train crash as officials say rescue efforts completed |url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/hundreds-killed-indian-train-crash-officials-say-rescue-efforts-comple-rcna87555 |access-date=3 June 2023 |work=NBC News|date=3 June 2023 |language=en}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 14:26, 3 June 2023

Odisha train collision
Video still image of the collision aftermath
Video still image of the collision from Kalinga TV
Map
Location of the derailment
Details
Date2 June 2023 (2023-06-02)
18:50 IST (13:20 GMT)[1]
LocationNear Bahanaga Bazar railway station, Balasore, Odisha
Coordinates21°20′17″N 86°45′52″E / 21.33806°N 86.76444°E / 21.33806; 86.76444
CountryIndia
OperatorIndian Railways
Incident typeDerailment, double collision
Statistics
Trains3 trains
Deaths288+[2][3]
Injured900+

On 2 June 2023, three trains collided near the city of Balasore, in the state of Odisha in eastern India. Two passenger trains, the 12841 Coromandel Express and the 12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express, collided with a goods train near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station. At least 288 people were killed and around 900 others were injured in the incident.[3][1][4]

Crash

At about 07:00 pm local time (13:30 GMT)[5] on 2 June 2023, two passenger trains collided on the Howrah–Chennai Main Line near Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district in the eastern state of Odisha.[6][7][4] According to Pramila Mallik, Odisha state's disaster management minister, 288 people were killed in the accident. While more than 900 others were injured.[2] It was believed that the first train derailed and some of its carriages overturned and ended up in the opposite track where they were struck by the second train. A freight train was also involved in the crash.[6]

The passenger trains involved were the 12841 Coromandel Express (between Shalimar and MGR Chennai Central) and the 12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express (between SMVT Bengaluru and Howrah).[8][9] The Coromandel Express derailed and collided with a stationary freight train. The SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express then ran into the wreckage.[6] One of the trains was hauled by Class WAP-7 locomotive 37334.[10]

External videos
video icon Aerial visuals of the accident site on 3 June via ANI (Asian News International) on Twitter
video icon Animated explanation of the accident by NDTV

Response

The Indian Railways and the Odisha and West Bengal Governments issued helpline numbers.[11] According to the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Jena, three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units, four Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force units, more than 15 fire rescue teams, 100 doctors, 200 police personnel and 200 ambulances were mobilised for the rescue operations. It was reported that four other NDRF teams were on the way to the crash site. Local bus companies assisted in transporting injured passengers.[12][6] Local civilians provided passengers with water and helped them retrieve their luggage where possible.[13]

All trapped and injured passengers were successfully rescued, although the severity of the injuries of those taken to hospitals remains unclear. India's South Eastern Railway company announced that efforts have commenced to restore the crash site.[6]

Aftermath

The railways announced compensation of ₹10 lakh (₹1,000,000) for families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh (₹200,000) for the severely injured and ₹50,000 for those with minor injuries. Further, ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh (₹200,000) from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund would be given to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.[14][4]

Following the crash, at least 48 trains on the affected route were cancelled, 39 trains diverted onto a different route, and 10 were short-terminated.[15] The inaugural run of the Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express which was scheduled for 3 June was also cancelled.[16]

Following the incident, Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik declared a day of mourning.[17]

Reactions

Narendra Modi, the Prime Minister of India, expressed his distress over the incident and extended his thoughts to the grieving families.[18] Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the incident as "profoundly distressing".[6]

The chief ministers of Odisha and West Bengal expressed their deep concern over the disaster.[19][20]

Religious figures, including the Dalai Lama, have expressed their condolences and paid tribute to those who passed away.[21]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b V, Abinaya; Dash, Jatindra (2 June 2023). "At least 207 dead, 900 injured in massive train crash in Odisha, India". Reuters. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  2. ^ a b Mogul, Rhea; Sidhu, Sandi; Rebane, Teele; Suri, Manveena; Goodwin, Allegra (3 June 2023). "Desperate search for survivors as death toll nears 300 in India train crash". CNN. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Toll in Odisha train tragedy reaches 280, many still trapped". India Today. 3 June 2023.
  4. ^ a b c "Coromandel express accident live: Death toll in Odisha train accident rises to 237". The Times of India. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  5. ^ "India train crash death toll surpasses 230, estimated 900 injured". Aljazeera. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e f "India train crash: More than 280 dead after Odisha incident". BBC. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  7. ^ "Photos: 70+ killed, over 600 injured in Balasore triple train crash in Odisha". Hindustan Times. 3 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  8. ^ "Several trains cancelled after railway accident in Odisha". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  9. ^ "India train crash: More than 230 dead after Odisha incident". BBC News. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  10. ^ "Odisha train accident: Deadly India crash in photos". BBC News. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  11. ^ "North Western Railway releases helpline nos for Odisha train crash". www.hamaribaat.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  12. ^ "Rescue Teams At Odisha Train Crash Site, Ops To Last 3 More Hours: Official". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  13. ^ Sharma, Ashok (2 June 2023). "More than 200 killed and 900 hurt after 2 trains derail in India; hundreds still trapped in coaches". AP News. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  14. ^ "Odisha tragedy: What we know so far after accident involving three trains". Hindustan Times. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  15. ^ Cite error: The named reference NDTV267 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  16. ^ "Flagging off function of Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express cancelled following Odisha train tragedy". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  17. ^ "Odisha train accident: CM Naveen Patnaik declares one-day state mourning". Hindustan Times. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  18. ^ "PM Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh For Families Of Odisha Accident Victims". NDTV.com. Archived from the original on 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  19. ^ "Odisha train accident: Bengal government announces measures to aid passengers and kin in distress". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  20. ^ "Coromandel Express accident Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Odisha accident site today, will meet injured at Cuttack hospital". The Indian Express. 2 June 2023. Archived from the original on 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  21. ^ Mishra, Ravi; Sackur, Leila (3 June 2023). "Hundreds killed in Indian train crash as officials say rescue efforts completed". NBC News. Retrieved 3 June 2023.

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