Odisha Train Disaster Update: After the tragic train accident in Odisha, the death toll has risen to at least 278, and over 1,100 people have been injured. Providing an update on the situation, the Divisional Railway Manager of East Central Railway, Rinkesh Roy, informed ANI that 101 bodies remain unidentified.
Additionally, he mentioned that approximately 200 individuals are still receiving medical treatment at various hospitals across Odisha while some injured victims have been discharged following treatment.
The authorities continue their efforts to identify the remaining bodies and provide necessary support to those affected by this devastating incident.
A tragic incident occurred in Balasore, where three trains collided, including two passenger trains and a goods train.
This devastating collision has resulted in the loss of at least 278 lives and left over 1,100 people injured. Currently, around 200 individuals are receiving medical treatment in various hospitals throughout the state.
Out of the 278 people who tragically lost their lives in the accident, 101 bodies have been recovered, but their identification remains a challenge.
This unfortunate event has had a profound impact not only in Balasore but also across India.
In an update provided to ANI, Vijay Amrit Kulange, the Commissioner of Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, shared, "Out of the 193 bodies currently kept in Bhubaneswar, we have successfully identified 80 bodies. Furthermore, we have already handed over 55 bodies to the respective relatives. Our dedicated helpline number, 1929, has received over 200 calls from concerned individuals. We are actively working on the process of identifying the deceased and ensuring their respectful handover to their respective relatives."
At approximately 7 pm on Friday, a devastating train collision occurred involving three trains: the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah superfast train, and a goods train.
The sequence of events began when the Coromandel Express, in the process of crossing Bahanaga station, unexpectedly veered onto the loop line where a goods train was stationary.
The impact of the collision was so intense that the engine of the Coromandel Express climbed over the goods train.
Consequently, the bogies of the Coromandel Express toppled onto the adjacent downline.
Tragically, as the Bangalore-Howrah Express approached along that very line, it ploughed through the fallen bogie, causing further devastation.
