Odisha triple train crash: Pictures from site of horrific rail accident

DNA Web Desk | Updated: Jun 3, 2023, 07:45 AM IST

The other train, travelling from Bengaluru to Kolkata, collided with the derailed carriages of the Coromandel Express, which was headed from Howrah to Chennai.

Visuals from Odisha train accident: The horrible train accident that occurred in the Balasore district of Odisha has left 233 people dead. Over 900 people are injured, according to the recent updates. Many are feared,  trapped and the casualties may rise, officials said.

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The horrific incident took place at 7 pm on Friday, 2nd June 2023.

The 12864 Yashwantpur-Howrah Superfast Express train, travelling from Bengaluru to Kolkata, collided with the derailed coaches of the 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, which was travelling from Kolkata to Chennai.  

The Coromandel Express's fifteen coaches came off the track, while two of the other train got derailed. 

The location has been mobilised by three NDRF units, four units of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, more than 15 fire rescue teams, 30 medical professionals, 200 police officers, and 60 ambulances. 

The ex-gratia amounts issued by the railway ministry are Rs. 10 lakh for the surviving family members of the deceased, Rs. 2 lakh for those who were seriously hurt, and Rs. 50,000 for those who had suffered minor wounds.