Odisha train crash live: 'Balasore Collector confirms death toll as 288'

Restoration work is underway at the Balasore train accident site as wreckage and mangled coaches of derailed trains are being moved away from the track. The death toll in the incident stands at 288 with 747 people injured along with 56 grievously injured so far.

The Ministry of Civil Aviation sends an advisory to airlines to monitor any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar and other airports of Odisha in view of the Odisha train mishap, says the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Further, any cancellation and rescheduling of flights due to the incident may be done without penal charges, MoCA issues advisory

Photos of those killed and injured in the Odisha train accident have been uploaded on the website -- ser.indianrailways.gov.in.

"This is a very unfortunate incident. Everyone's demand is to conduct a detailed probe into the accident case," says NCP President Sharad Pawar on the Odisha train tragedy.

"It's a painful incident. Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured. It's a serious incident and instructions are issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently. The railway is working towards track restoration. I met the injured victims.", says Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Odisha triple train tragedy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves the hospital in Balasore after meeting the injured victims of the Odisha triple train tragedy.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits a hospital in Balasore to meet the injured victims of Odisha triple train tragedy.

"This tragedy has shocked and disturbed all of us. We will try to provide all possible help to the victims and their families. Raj Bhavan is in touch with all the hospitals in Balasore and Cuttack," says WB Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose on Balasore train accident.

As of 4:30 PM today, 31 casualties from West Bengal have been reported and identified so far. 544 persons were injured. 25 persons from West Bengal are admitted to hospitals in Odisha and 11 persons in West Bengal: WB Govt

"The railway accident is very unfortunate. For the last almost 3 years, the railway was accident-free. My Government and I are deeply pained by this news...Railway Minister himself is monitoring the relief activities under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We will thoroughly inquire into the accident. We will see that no such mishaps take place," says Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.