Rescue operation being conducted after four coaches of the Coromandel Express derailed after a head-on collision with a goods train in which at least 47 injured and several passengers are feared dead, in Balasore district, Friday evening, June 2, 2023. PTI
Chandigarh, June 2
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed her anguish over tragic train accident in Odisha which claimed 50 lives and left 350 injured.
“Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate rail accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue operations and quick recovery of the injured,” the President wrote.
Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate rail accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue operations and quick recovery of the injured.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 2, 2023
PM Narendra Modi too expressed his grief over the incident and sought details from Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all possible assistance is being given to those affected.
Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all…
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 2, 2023
Other leaders, from across political spectrum, expressed their sorrow over the unfortunate accident.
The train accident at Balasore in Odisha is deeply agonizing. The NDRF team has already reached the accident site, and other teams are also rushing to join the rescue operation. My condolences to the bereaved families and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 2, 2023
Deeply anguished by the loss of lives in a train accident in Balasore, Odisha. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Vice President of India (@VPIndia) June 2, 2023
Deeply saddened by the terrible train tragedy involving Coromandel Express in Odisha.
— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 2, 2023
Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims.
We urge the authorities to expedite rescue operations & provide relief to the injured.
Request Congress workers to provide all possible help.
Anguished by the tragic news of the accident involving the Coromandel Express, in Balasore, Odisha.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 2, 2023
My heart goes out to the bereaved families. Wishing for the speedy recovery of those injured.
I urge Congress workers & leaders to extend all support needed for rescue efforts.
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— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) June 2, 2023
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Shocked to know that the Shalimar- Coromondel express, carrying passengers from West Bengal, collided with a goods train near Balasore today evening and some of our outbound people have been seriously affected/ injured. We are coordinating with Odisha government and South…
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 2, 2023
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced ex-gratia to the victims of the accident.
Ex-gratia compensation to the victims of this unfortunate train accident in Odisha;
— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 2, 2023
?10 Lakh in case of death,
?2 Lakh towards grievous and ?50,000 for minor injuries.
At least 50 people died and 350 were injured in a three-way accident involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, Coromandel Express and a goods train on separate tracks in Bahanagar in Odisha's Balasore district.