2023 Odisha train collision

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Odisha train crash
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Aerial view of the wreckage
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Date2 June 2023 (2023-06-02)
18:50 IST (13:20 GMT)[1]
LocationNear Bahanaga Bazar railway station, Balasore, Odisha
CountryIndia
Statistics
Trains3 trains
Deaths280+
Injured900+

A collision of three trains, involving a goods train, a 12841 Coromandel Express, and a 12864 Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express occurred on 2 June 2023 in the Indian state of Odisha. At least 280 people have died and around 900 were injured in the incident.[2][1][3]

Crash

At about 7pm local time (13:30 GMT)[4] 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, leaving at least 280 people dead and more than 900 others injured.[5][6][7] 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.[5]

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]

Response

The Indian Railways and the governments of Odisha and West Bengal issued helpline numbers. According to the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Jena, 3 NDRF units, 4 ODRAF 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.[10][5] Local civilians provided passengers with water and helped them retrieve their luggage where possible.[11]

Aftermath

The railways announced compensation of ₹10 lakh (₹1,000,000) for families of the deceased and ₹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 PMNRF would be given to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.[12] [13]

Following the crash, 49 trains were cancelled and 38 trains were diverted onto a different route.[14][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 Sri Naveen Patnaik declared one-day state 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."[5]

The current Chief Ministers of the states Odisha and West Bengal expressed their deep concern over the disaster.[19][20]

See also

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Abinaya V; Jatindra Dash (2 June 2023). "At least 207 dead, 900 injured in massive train crash in Odisha, India". Reuters. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  2. ↑ "Toll in Odisha train tragedy reaches 280, many still trapped". India Today.
  3. ↑ "Coromandel express accident live: Death toll in Odisha train accident rises to 237". The Times of India. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  4. ↑ "India train crash death toll surpasses 230, estimated 900 injured". Aljazeera. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 "India train crash: More than 280 dead after Odisha incident". BBC. 3 June 2023.
  6. ↑ "Photos: 70+ killed, over 600 injured in Balasore triple train crash in Odisha". Hindustan Times. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  7. ↑ "Coromandel express accident live: Train accident in Odisha leaves over 200 dead, 900 injured". The Times of India. 3 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  8. ↑ "Several trains cancelled after railway accident in Odisha". The Times of India. 2 June 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  9. ↑ "India train crash: More than 230 dead after Odisha incident". BBC News. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  10. ↑ "Rescue Teams At Odisha Train Crash Site, Ops To Last 3 More Hours: Official". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  11. ↑ 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. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  12. ↑ "Odisha tragedy: What we know so far after accident involving three trains". Hindustan Times. 2 June 2023. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  13. ↑ "Coromandel express accident live updates: Death toll in Odisha train accident rises to 237; railway minister orders high-level probe". Times of India. 3 June 2023.
  14. ↑ "Odisha train tragedy: 49 trains cancelled, 38 diverted after Coromandel, Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains derail". The Times of India. 3 June 2023.
  15. ↑ "18 Trains Cancelled, 7 Diverted After Big Train Accident In Odisha". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
  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. 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. 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. Retrieved 3 June 2023.

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