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Major train accidents that jolted India
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
As the death toll in the Odisha train accident has risen to 238 we look back at the most tragic train accidents that has jolted the nation in the past.
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Odisha train accident: 9 teams, over 300 rescuers working in coordination
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Speaking to ANI, the NDRF DG said, "It is a very tragic incident, a huge loss of lives. Nine teams of NDRF - more than 300 rescuers - are working in coordination with SDRF and other agencies. This is the third such major incident in our history."
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Odisha train crash: Official death toll rises to 238, says Chief Secretary
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"The bogies are severely damaged and they have been compressed from various sides. That's why it is taking time in cutting the bogies. We discussed that we have to do it very professionally," Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said.
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Odisha train accident: Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen offers condolences
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Taking to her Twitter handle, Tsai Ing-wen stated, "Praying for everyone affected by the train accident in India. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, and hope that rescue operations can save all those in need."
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Odisha train accident: Death toll rises to 238, rescue operation underway
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"As per the information received till now, there are 238 casualties. Around 650 injured passengers have been taken to the Hospitals of Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak and Soro," the South Eastern Railway said.
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Odisha train accident: Ashwini Vaishnaw thanks NDRF officials for rescue o
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"Railway, NDRF, SDRF, and State govt are conducting the rescue operation. The best possible healthcare facilities will be provided," Vaishnaw said.
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Odisha train derailment: Several trains cancelled, diverted; Checklist
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Several trains have been cancelled while many were diverted following a major accident in Odisha's Balasore where three trains collided claiming the lives of 233 people and injuring around 900.
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Odisha train accident: Rescue teams working on cutting last bogie to extra
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Efforts are underway to cut the only bogie left which was severely damaged after the horrific train accident in Odisha's Balasore, state Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said on Saturday.
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JP Nadda expresses anguish over train mishap in Odisha
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
"I am deeply saddened by the horrific train accident that took place in Balasore, Odisha. In view of the horrific train accident, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has postponed all its programs across the country today," BJP national president said.
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We have made security arrangements to admit all injured to hospitals: Cutt
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Deputy Commissioner of Police in Cuttack, Pinak Mishra said on Saturday that all security precautions to admit the injured were put in place following the Coromandel Express derailment on Friday in Odisha's Balasore.
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Odisha: Survivor recalls chilling moments before Coromandel Express jumped
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Recalling the nerveless minutes leading up to the derailment of coaches, the survivor told ANI that the incident had occurred at 6.50 pm on Friday, shortly after when they heard a loud noise from the collision of the express passenger train with a goods carriage.
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Odisha train derailment: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says AIIMS Bhub
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Mandaviya stated that AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been instructed to make plans for emergency, ICU, and OT beds and that all the physicians, nurses, and staff in the hospital have been directed to offer all possible assistance to those injured in the accident.
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