Odisha train crash live: 'Balasore Collector confirms death toll as 288'
#WATCH | Odisha: Restoration work underway at the site where the horrific #BalasoreTrainAccident took place, killing 288 people and injuring 747 pic.twitter.com/Gxqyr2FKoh— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2023
#WATCH | Odisha: Outside visuals from Fakir Mohan Medical College & Hospital in Balasore
Some of the passengers injured in the #TrainMishap have been admitted here pic.twitter.com/ScUmrVCxS6— ANI (@ANI) June 4, 2023
"Capsized bogies have been removed...2 bogies of goods train also have been removed...work of connecting track is going on from one side...will finish the work as soon as possible", says Aditya Kumar Chaudhary, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), South Eastern Railway, on the restoration work underway at the site of Balasore train accident.
#WATCH | Odisha: "Capsized bogies have been removed...2 bogies of goods train also have been removed...work of connecting track is going on from one side...will finish the work as soon as possible": Aditya Kumar Chaudhary, Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), South Eastern… pic.twitter.com/FsS9TqLTet
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"All the passengers arrived are safe, 7 have minor injuries, and 2 have been sent to a hospital for taking X-ray. We are continuously monitoring rescue ops and CM Stalin is also monitoring everything via control rooms," says Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma Subramanian.
Chennai: All the passengers arrived are safe, 7 have minor injuries, and 2 have been sent to a hospital for taking X-ray. We are continuously monitoring rescue ops and CM Stalin is also monitoring everything via control rooms: Ma. Subramanian, Tamil Nadu Health Minister pic.twitter.com/yK6lXX4vMo
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"Our prayers go to those who have lost loved ones": US President condoles loss of lives in Odisha train derailment.
Spl train carrying stranded passengers arrives at Chennai
The special train C P13671 EX-BBS-MAS carrying 250 passengers from Bhadrak has reached Chennai at around 5 am on Sunday.
Restoration work is ongoing at the train accident site in Balasore, Odisha with 1000+ Manpower working tirelessly. At present, more than 7 Poclain Machines, 2 Accident Relief Trains, 3-4 Railway, and Road Cranes have been deployed for early restoration. Officials are closely monitoring the restoration process at the accident site: Ministry of Railways
"Deeply moved by the condolence messages from world leaders on the train mishap in Odisha. Their kind words will give strength to the bereaved families. Gratitude for their support. I commend each and every person belonging to the teams of railways, NDRF, ODRAF, local authorities, police, fire service, volunteers, and others who are working tirelessly on the ground and strengthening the rescue ops. Proud of their dedication. The courage and compassion shown by the people of our nation in the face of adversity is truly inspiring. As soon as the train mishap took place in Odisha, people immersed themselves in assisting rescue ops. Several people lined up to donate blood.", tweets PM Modi.
"We have received a total of 193 patients, out of which, we have discharged 9 patients. For now, 7 patients are critical. The government has declared everything free of cost, from investigation to treatment," says Dr. Bhubana Nanda Moharana, Emergency Medical Officer of SCB Medical College.