President, PM, other leaders condole loss of lives in Odisha train accident; Railways min announces ex-gratia

Tribune Web Desk

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.

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.

— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 2, 2023

Anguished by the tragic news of the accident involving the Coromandel Express, in Balasore, Odisha.

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.

— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 2, 2023

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— Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (@priyankagandhi) June 2, 2023

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;
?10 Lakh in case of death,
?2 Lakh towards grievous and ?50,000 for minor injuries.

— Ashwini Vaishnaw (@AshwiniVaishnaw) June 2, 2023

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.

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