Odisha train accident is one of the worst train accidents in India
So far more than 200 people have died in a painful train accident in Balasore district of Odisha on Friday evening. At the same time, more than 900 people are said to be injured. In fact, several coaches of the Coromandel Express derailed, after which it collided with another train coming from the opposite line on the other line. Because of which this painful accident happened. Orders have been given to investigate the Odisha train accident. South Eastern Zone Commissioner Railway Safety (CRS) AM Chowdhary will investigate this major train accident.
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PM Modi will also visit the spot today
PM Modi will go to Odisha today. PM Modi will first visit the accident site in Balasore and then visit the hospital in Cuttack. Where he will meet the injured and know their condition.
Balasore accident: Around 3500 passengers were traveling in both the trains.
Seat composition of Coromandel Express: 1256 + 500 (General bogie) = 1756
Sleeper (5 coaches) = 80x 5
Third AC (9 coaches) = 72x 9
Second AC ( 2 coaches) = 52x 2
First AC (1 coach) = 24 x 1
General bogie (2 coaches) = 250x 2
Visheswaraiah Howrah Express: 1244 + 500 (General Bogie) = 1744
Sleeper (7 coaches) = 80x 7
Third AC (8 coaches) = 72x 8
Second AC ( 2 coaches) = 52x 2
General bogie (2 coaches) = 250x 2
Rescue operation still going on
The injured in the train accident have been admitted to hospitals in Gopalpur, Kantapada, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro for treatment. According to the information, the relief and rescue work is still going on. Several people were trapped in the derailed coaches and locals were helping emergency service personnel to rescue them, but the operation was hampered by darkness. According to Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, 7 NDRF, 5 ODRAF and 24 Fire Service units, local police, volunteers are working hard in search and rescue.
High level committee will investigate the accident
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav said that efforts are on to treat the injured. Also said that a high level committee will investigate this terrible accident and CRS will also conduct an independent investigation. For what reason this accident happened, it will be ascertained. Right now the focus is on rescue. How the accident happened, it will be known after the inquiry.
Rail accident affected many trains
About 92 other trains passing through this route have been affected by the train accident. As a result 43 trains were cancelled. At the same time, the route diversion of 38 trains was done. While 9 trains have been terminated. Apart from this, a train was rescheduled.
PM Modi took stock of the situation after talking to the Railway Minister
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was distressed by the accident, and spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav to take stock of the situation. He said, “I am saddened by the train accident in Odisha. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and took stock of the situation.
Declaration of compensation
With this, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced compensation regarding the train accident in Odisha. Vaishnav has tweeted – Rs 10 lakh will be given to the family of each person who died in this unfortunate train accident in Odisha, Rs 2 lakh to the seriously injured and Rs 50,000 to the minor injured. Along with this, PM Modi announced an assistance of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50,000-50,000 for the injured.
Odisha CM announces state mourning
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has announced one day state mourning, canceling the State Day celebrations after the train accident. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamta Banerjee can visit Odisha today regarding the train accident. According to the DRM of Kharagpur Division of Railways, at least 13 trains have either been diverted or canceled after the train accident.
Inauguration ceremony of Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express canceled
The inauguration ceremony of the Mumbai-Goa Vande Bharat Express scheduled for Saturday morning has been canceled due to the train accident in Odisha. PM Modi was about to flag off this train. The ceremony was to be held at 10:30 in the morning.
BMC team also started helping
The BMC team is also busy helping the people. Train passengers from Bhubaneswar Railway Station who cannot afford hotels/lodges are being given shelter in SUH of BMC.
Mobilisation and Rescue by Team BMC .
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Passengers of #Train from Bhubaneswar Railway Station who can't afford hotel/lodge were given shelter at the SUH of BMC. pic.twitter.com/umTXFMGX1R
Local people engaged in saving lives, long line started to donate blood
Many people who were victims of this train accident are undergoing treatment in the hospital. In such a situation, the local people have reached to donate blood. As a result, there has been a long queue of blood donors.
Dead bodies are being handed over to the families
Giving information, Odisha Chief Secretary said that the identified dead bodies are either being handed over to their relatives. For unknown persons the statutory procedure will be followed:
In view of the accident, the Odisha government and the Railways have started a helpline.
Railway has issued helpline numbers-
Helpline numbers – 033 26382217, 8972073925, 9332392339, 8249591559, 7978418322, 9903370746,044- 25330952, 044-25330953, 044-25354771
