A major train accident took place in Balasore, Odisha on Friday evening. Coromandel Express and goods train collided near Bahnaga station. Teams have reached the spot for search and rescue operation. The number of dead in this accident is increasing continuously. 237 people have died in the accident and 900 people are injured.
A major train accident took place in Balasore, Odisha on Friday evening at around 6:51 pm. Coromandel Express (12841) and goods train collided with each other near Bahnaga station. The collision was so strong that the Coromandel Express derailed. Many coaches of the train climbed onto the goods train. According to the information, seven coaches overturned, four coaches went outside the rail boundary. A total of 15 bogies have been derailed. Keep refreshing the page for every update of this tragic accident.
In this painful accident, 238 people died and 900 people were injured. Earlier, there was information about the death of 50 and then 70 passengers, late night this number had increased to 120. Also, more than 350 injured were reported. Although the rescue operation is going on and the number of dead is increasing.
Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena confirmed that 237 people have died and 900 people are injured in the accident.