Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for an independent investigation led by a retired judge into the Balasore train accident, in which the death toll, as per Indian Railways, has reached to 288 and 747 people have been injured: ANI

Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah on Saturday called for an independent investigation led by a retired judge into the Balasore train accident, in which the death toll, as per Indian Railways, has reached to 288 and 747 people have been injured: ANI

A passenger, who was on board the Coromandel Express that was involved in a horrific accident in Odisha`s Balasore on Friday recalls the moment and said that such a situation brings out the scariest part of you: ANI

A passenger, who was on board the Coromandel Express that was involved in a horrific accident in Odisha`s Balasore on Friday recalls the moment and said that such a situation brings out the scariest part of you: ANI

The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched 20 ambulances and 21 funeral vehicles to the train accident site at Bahanaga Bazaar in Odisha, said Health Minister Vidadala Rajini on Saturday: PTI

The Andhra Pradesh government has dispatched 20 ambulances and 21 funeral vehicles to the train accident site at Bahanaga Bazaar in Odisha, said Health Minister Vidadala Rajini on Saturday: PTI

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Medical College in Cuttack on Sunday to take stock of medical assistance being provided to the injured victims of the Odisha tragic train accident, according to the sources: ANI

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit AIIMS Bhubaneswar and Medical College in Cuttack on Sunday to take stock of medical assistance being provided to the injured victims of the Odisha tragic train accident, according to the sources: ANI

There was the sound of screeching brakes and then a loud crashing of metal, recalls Anubhav Das, a passenger of the Coromandel Express that rammed into a goods train in Odisha`s Balasore. Though he came out of the accident unhurt, the screams of help of those stuck in derailed mangled coaches still ring in his ears: PTI

There was the sound of screeching brakes and then a loud crashing of metal, recalls Anubhav Das, a passenger of the Coromandel Express that rammed into a goods train in Odisha`s Balasore. Though he came out of the accident unhurt, the screams of help of those stuck in derailed mangled coaches still ring in his ears: PTI

The Telangana government on Saturday offerred support to the Odisha Government and the Railway authorities in rescue and relief operations relating to the ghastly railway accident that took place in Balasore district in Odisha: PTI

The Telangana government on Saturday offerred support to the Odisha Government and the Railway authorities in rescue and relief operations relating to the ghastly railway accident that took place in Balasore district in Odisha: PTI

The Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha State Administration to provide medical relief and support at the site of the Coromandel Express accident near Balasore on Friday, said an official release: PTI

The Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha State Administration to provide medical relief and support at the site of the Coromandel Express accident near Balasore on Friday, said an official release: PTI

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that he is "distraught" with the Odisha train tragedy which claimed over 280 lives and left over 1,000 people injured: PTI

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that he is "distraught" with the Odisha train tragedy which claimed over 280 lives and left over 1,000 people injured: PTI

At least 35 people from West Bengal have died and 544 sustained injuries in the Odisha train accident, the state government said on Saturday: PTI

At least 35 people from West Bengal have died and 544 sustained injuries in the Odisha train accident, the state government said on Saturday: PTI

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday cancelled a roadshow and a cultural programme scheduled to be held on Saturday to mark the completion of one year of his victory in the Champawat bypoll in view of the train accident in Odisha, a press release from the chief minister`s office said: ANI

Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Saturday cancelled a roadshow and a cultural programme scheduled to be held on Saturday to mark the completion of one year of his victory in the Champawat bypoll in view of the train accident in Odisha, a press release from the chief minister`s office said: ANI

The Congress on Saturday said the "horrendous" train accident in Odisha reinforces why safety should always be the foremost priority and asserted that there are many questions to ask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw but "those can wait" as the immediate task is of rescue and relief: PTI

The Congress on Saturday said the "horrendous" train accident in Odisha reinforces why safety should always be the foremost priority and asserted that there are many questions to ask of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw but "those can wait" as the immediate task is of rescue and relief: PTI

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condoled loss of lives in the train accident at Balasore in Odisha and said his thoughts are with the families of the victims: ANI

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condoled loss of lives in the train accident at Balasore in Odisha and said his thoughts are with the families of the victims: ANI

Slamming the Centre over the train accident in Odisha, the AAP on Saturday alleged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government`s entire focus is on "PR exercise and showing off" and not passengers` safety: PTI

Slamming the Centre over the train accident in Odisha, the AAP on Saturday alleged the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government`s entire focus is on "PR exercise and showing off" and not passengers` safety: PTI

Around 48 trains were cancelled, mostly in the Southern and South Eastern Railway Zones, while 39 were diverted and 10 short-terminated following the three-train accident in Odisha`s Balasore on Friday in which 288 people were killed: PTI

Around 48 trains were cancelled, mostly in the Southern and South Eastern Railway Zones, while 39 were diverted and 10 short-terminated following the three-train accident in Odisha`s Balasore on Friday in which 288 people were killed: PTI

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said he had thought of cancelling the third meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group, part of India`s G20 presidency, scheduled to begin in Goa on Saturday in view of the horrific train accident in Odisha but refrained from doing so out of respect for the delegates` time: PTI

Union Minister Piyush Goyal said he had thought of cancelling the third meeting of the Startup20 Engagement Group, part of India`s G20 presidency, scheduled to begin in Goa on Saturday in view of the horrific train accident in Odisha but refrained from doing so out of respect for the delegates` time: PTI

Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Saturday demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the massive three-train collision in Odisha a day earlier in which more than 200 people have been killed: PTI

Senior Maharashtra Congress leader Balasaheb Thorat on Saturday demanded the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw after the massive three-train collision in Odisha a day earlier in which more than 200 people have been killed: PTI

The death toll from a three-train crash in Odisha`s Balasore has climbed to 288, Indian Railways said on Saturday: ANI

The death toll from a three-train crash in Odisha`s Balasore has climbed to 288, Indian Railways said on Saturday: ANI

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday expressed profound grief and anguish over the train accident in Odisha. Nearly 290 passengers died and over 1,000 were injured in the accident involving three trains: PTI

Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer on Saturday expressed profound grief and anguish over the train accident in Odisha. Nearly 290 passengers died and over 1,000 were injured in the accident involving three trains: PTI

&nbsp;Envoys and missions of several countries condoled the loss of lives in the tragic train accident in Odisha and expressed solidarity with India: PTI

&nbsp;Envoys and missions of several countries condoled the loss of lives in the tragic train accident in Odisha and expressed solidarity with India: PTI

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Saturday asked airlines to monitor and take necessary action in case of any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar, in view of the train accident in the state: PTI

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Saturday asked airlines to monitor and take necessary action in case of any abnormal surge in airfares to and from Bhubaneswar, in view of the train accident in the state: PTI

Probe ordered; those guilty will not be spared, says PM Modi after meeting Odisha train crash survivors: ANI

Probe ordered; those guilty will not be spared, says PM Modi after meeting Odisha train crash survivors: ANI

PM Modi visits train crash site in Odisha, meets accident victims. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/photo/in-photos-pm-modi-visits-train-crash-site-in-odisha-meets-accident-victims-in-hospital-95766" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">See pics...</a>

PM Modi visits train crash site in Odisha, meets accident victims. See pics...

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday demanded an inquiry into the three-train accident in Balasore in Odisha that killed more than 260 persons and injured nearly 1,000 a day earlier: PTI

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Saturday demanded an inquiry into the three-train accident in Balasore in Odisha that killed more than 260 persons and injured nearly 1,000 a day earlier: PTI

"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: ANI

"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: ANI

"It`s a painful incident. Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured. It`s a serious incident, instructions issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently. Railway is working towards track restoration. I met the injured victims.", says PM Modi on Odisha train tragedy: ANI

"It`s a painful incident. Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured. It`s a serious incident, instructions issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently. Railway is working towards track restoration. I met the injured victims.", says PM Modi on Odisha train tragedy: ANI

Odisha: PM Narendra Modi visits a hospital in Balasore to meet the injured victims of train tragedy: ANI
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Odisha: PM Narendra Modi visits a hospital in Balasore to meet the injured victims of train tragedy: ANI

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Expressing shock and grief at the tragic train accident in Odisha, opposition leaders on Saturday stressed the importance of prioritising the safety of passengers by railways, while there were also demands to fix accountability and for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: PTI

Expressing shock and grief at the tragic train accident in Odisha, opposition leaders on Saturday stressed the importance of prioritising the safety of passengers by railways, while there were also demands to fix accountability and for the resignation of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw: PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the site of Balasore Train Accident: ANI
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the site of Balasore Train Accident: ANI

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Tamil Nadu Police has set up control rooms for people to contact and know the whereabouts of people known to them who are stranded in the unfortunate accident in Odisha`s Balasore. One of the control rooms was set up at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station: ANI

Tamil Nadu Police has set up control rooms for people to contact and know the whereabouts of people known to them who are stranded in the unfortunate accident in Odisha`s Balasore. One of the control rooms was set up at Puratchi Thalaivar Dr MG Ramachandran Central Railway Station: ANI

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Saturday urged fellow parliamentarians to donate a part of their salary to help the families of victims of the Odisha train accident: PTI

BJP MP Varun Gandhi on Saturday urged fellow parliamentarians to donate a part of their salary to help the families of victims of the Odisha train accident: PTI

Odisha train accident: Salman Khan, Jr NTR express grief, Chiranjeevi requests fans to donate blood. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/bollywood-news/article/odisha-train-accident-salman-khan-jr-ntr-express-grief-chiranjeevi-requests-fans-to-donate-blood-23290219" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Odisha train accident: Salman Khan, Jr NTR express grief, Chiranjeevi requests fans to donate blood. Read more...

Odisha Train Accident: Virat Kohli, Sania Mirza and other sports personalities offer condolences. <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/odisha-train-accident-virat-kohli-sania-mirza-and-other-sportspersons-offer-condolences-23290240" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Read more...</a>

Odisha Train Accident: Virat Kohli, Sania Mirza and other sports personalities offer condolences. Read more...

The Balasore district hospital and Soro hospital where the injured have been rushed after a triple train accident, are bursting at their seams as the huge flow of patients has crammed up every room with patients spilling onto corridors: PTI

The Balasore district hospital and Soro hospital where the injured have been rushed after a triple train accident, are bursting at their seams as the huge flow of patients has crammed up every room with patients spilling onto corridors: PTI

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said that the Odisha train accident that took place on Friday evening is "heartbreaking". Patel offered his condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their family members in the accident. "I pray to God for speedy recovery of the injured," he said: ANI

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Saturday said that the Odisha train accident that took place on Friday evening is "heartbreaking". Patel offered his condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their family members in the accident. "I pray to God for speedy recovery of the injured," he said: ANI

A number of Congress leaders from different states have either already reached or will soon be reaching Balasore. I once again extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. We have many questions to ask of the Prime Minister and the Railway Minister but those can wait since the Immediate task is of rescue and relief. At this moment of grave national tragedy on account of the terrible train disaster in Odisha, I have instructed the entire Congress party organisation to extend all possible and needed help: Congress President Malliarjun Kharge

A number of Congress leaders from different states have either already reached or will soon be reaching Balasore. I once again extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. We have many questions to ask of the Prime Minister and the Railway Minister but those can wait since the Immediate task is of rescue and relief. At this moment of grave national tragedy on account of the terrible train disaster in Odisha, I have instructed the entire Congress party organisation to extend all possible and needed help: Congress President Malliarjun Kharge

"The manner in which they showed negligence and didn`t show alertness led to such a large number of casualties...There should be a high-level inquiry and action should be taken against those responsible for it...There was major negligence, they have destroyed Railways...", says RJD chief and former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Balasore Train Accident: ANI

"The manner in which they showed negligence and didn`t show alertness led to such a large number of casualties...There should be a high-level inquiry and action should be taken against those responsible for it...There was major negligence, they have destroyed Railways...", says RJD chief and former Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav on Balasore Train Accident: ANI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday expressed grief over the Odisha train accident that claimed the lives of at least 261 people: PTI

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday expressed grief over the Odisha train accident that claimed the lives of at least 261 people: PTI

Earlier railway ministers used to resign if train accidents occurred: NCP`s Ajit Pawar on Odisha tragedy
Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the country has never seen a bigger train accident than the Odisha tragedy in which at least 261 people were killed, and said that railway ministers used to resign after such accidents in the past but nobody was talking about it now.

Earlier railway ministers used to resign if train accidents occurred: NCP`s Ajit Pawar on Odisha tragedy
Senior NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday said the country has never seen a bigger train accident than the Odisha tragedy in which at least 261 people were killed, and said that railway ministers used to resign after such accidents in the past but nobody was talking about it now.

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision in the Indian state of Odisha: Russian Embassy in India
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Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision in the Indian state of Odisha: Russian Embassy in India &ldquo;We share the grief of those who lost their loved ones in this&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/mz2EX9HRF5">pic.twitter.com/mz2EX9HRF5</a>
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Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision in the Indian state of Odisha: Russian Embassy in India

Russian President Vladimir Putin sent his condolences to President of India Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the deadly train collision in the Indian state of Odisha: Russian Embassy in India&ldquo;We share the grief of those who lost their loved ones in this&hellip; pic.twitter.com/mz2EX9HRF5
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T&uuml;rkiye extends its condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in Balasore Train Accident as well as to people and Government of India and wish a speedy recovery to the injured
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T&uuml;rkiye extends its condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> as well as to people and Government of India and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. <a href="https://t.co/U3O1LvWbNz">pic.twitter.com/U3O1LvWbNz</a>
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T&uuml;rkiye extends its condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in Balasore Train Accident as well as to people and Government of India and wish a speedy recovery to the injured

T&uuml;rkiye extends its condolences to the relatives of those who lost their lives in #BalasoreTrainAccident as well as to people and Government of India and wish a speedy recovery to the injured. pic.twitter.com/U3O1LvWbNz
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I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families: Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, Congress Parliamentary Party&nbsp;
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> | I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families: Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, Congress Parliamentary Party (file pic) <a href="https://t.co/XVKwFHRIMr">pic.twitter.com/XVKwFHRIMr</a>
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I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families: Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, Congress Parliamentary Party&nbsp;

#BalasoreTrainAccident | I am most pained and anguished by the terrible train disaster in Odisha. I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences to all the bereaved families: Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, Congress Parliamentary Party(file pic) pic.twitter.com/XVKwFHRIMr
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PM Narendra Modi is leaving for Odisha where he will review the situation in the wake of the train mishap: PMO

PM Narendra Modi is leaving for Odisha where he will review the situation in the wake of the train mishap: PMO

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha`s Balasore where a collision between three trains left 261 dead
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha`s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Balasore?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#Balasore</a> where a collision between three trains left 261 dead <a href="https://t.co/2q4KSNksum">pic.twitter.com/2q4KSNksum</a>
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West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha`s Balasore where a collision between three trains left 261 dead

#WATCH | West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee reaches Odisha`s #Balasore where a collision between three trains left 261 dead pic.twitter.com/2q4KSNksum
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"Deeply saddened by the tragic train accident," says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde
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I am deeply saddened by the tragic train accident that occurred at Balasore in Odisha. On behalf of Maharashtra, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who are&hellip;
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"Deeply saddened by the tragic train accident," says Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

I am deeply saddened by the tragic train accident that occurred at Balasore in Odisha. On behalf of Maharashtra, I would like to express our heartfelt condolences to those who lost their lives and their bereaved families. I also pray for the speedy recovery of those who are&hellip;
&mdash; Eknath Shinde - एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) June 3, 2023




AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors dispatched to Balasore, Cuttack to aid relief efforts: Mansukh Mandaviya
Doctors from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar have been dispatched to Balasore and Cuttack in Odisha to assist in the relief operations at site of the train accident that killed at least 261 people, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.

AIIMS-Bhubaneswar doctors dispatched to Balasore, Cuttack to aid relief efforts: Mansukh Mandaviya
Doctors from AIIMS-Bhubaneswar have been dispatched to Balasore and Cuttack in Odisha to assist in the relief operations at site of the train accident that killed at least 261 people, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Saturday.

Watch video: Three trains collided within minutes in Odisha; several dead, over 300 injured
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Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers in the wake of Balasore Train Accident in Odisha
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Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers in the wake of Balasore Train Accident in Odisha

Ministry of Railways issues helpline numbers in the wake of #BalasoreTrainAccident in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/TAgVrZBbRh
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation in relation to the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> <a href="https://t.co/QKIhB0tfU4">pic.twitter.com/QKIhB0tfU4</a>
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chairs a high-level meeting to review the situation

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PM Modi to go to Odisha today, will visit accident site and hospital: Govt sources

PM Modi to go to Odisha today, will visit accident site and hospital: Govt sources

IAF deploys Mi-17 helicopters for evacuation of casualties
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday deployed Mi-17 helicopters for the evacuation of deceased and injured in the Odisha triple train accident, informed Eastern Command.

IAF deploys Mi-17 helicopters for evacuation of casualties
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday deployed Mi-17 helicopters for the evacuation of deceased and injured in the Odisha triple train accident, informed Eastern Command.

Mamata Banerjee to visit train accident site in Odisha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the train accident site in Balasore in neighbouring Odisha on Saturday, a senior official said.

Mamata Banerjee to visit train accident site in Odisha
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee will visit the train accident site in Balasore in neighbouring Odisha on Saturday, a senior official said.

PM Modi convenes meeting to review situation after Odisha train accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a meeting to review the situation in relation to the Odisha train accident, government sources said on Saturday.

PM Modi convenes meeting to review situation after Odisha train accident
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has convened a meeting to review the situation in relation to the Odisha train accident, government sources said on Saturday.

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condoles the loss of lives in Balasore Train Accident&nbsp;
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The images and reports of the train crash in Odisha, India break my heart. I&rsquo;m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones, and I&rsquo;m keeping the injured in my thoughts. At this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India.
&mdash; Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) <a href="https://twitter.com/JustinTrudeau/status/1664805390557536257?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau condoles the loss of lives in Balasore Train Accident&nbsp;

The images and reports of the train crash in Odisha, India break my heart. I&rsquo;m sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones, and I&rsquo;m keeping the injured in my thoughts. At this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India.
&mdash; Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) June 3, 2023




Our priority is treatment. Doctors are ready. CM has directed us to keep everything ready in hospitals: Odisha Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Outside visuals from Cuttack`s SCB Medical College Our priority is treatment. Doctors are ready. CM has directed us to keep everything ready in hospitals: Odisha Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> <a href="https://t.co/tL829X6okh">pic.twitter.com/tL829X6okh</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1664860293908815874?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Our priority is treatment. Doctors are ready. CM has directed us to keep everything ready in hospitals: Odisha Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak

#WATCH | Outside visuals from Cuttack`s SCB Medical CollegeOur priority is treatment. Doctors are ready. CM has directed us to keep everything ready in hospitals: Odisha Minister Atanu Sabyasachi Nayak#BalasoreTrainAccident pic.twitter.com/tL829X6okh
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023




Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles the loss of lives in the Balasore Train Accident in Odisha
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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles the loss of lives in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> in Odisha. <a href="https://t.co/OBqxq4WKAO">pic.twitter.com/OBqxq4WKAO</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1664860298526990336?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>

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Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles the loss of lives in the Balasore Train Accident in Odisha

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar condoles the loss of lives in the #BalasoreTrainAccident in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/OBqxq4WKAO
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023




People are coming voluntarily to donate blood. I am getting requests from many places so it is a good sign. Since the accident till now, the local people have been providing a lot of assistance to our rescue professionals: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> | People are coming voluntarily to donate blood. I am getting requests from many places so it is a good sign. Since the accident till now, the local people have been providing a lot of assistance to our rescue professionals: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/y3Ip2sv21I">https://t.co/y3Ip2sv21I</a> <a href="https://t.co/AV4BuEkklU">pic.twitter.com/AV4BuEkklU</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1664854508940455936?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>

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People are coming voluntarily to donate blood. I am getting requests from many places so it is a good sign. Since the accident till now, the local people have been providing a lot of assistance to our rescue professionals: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena

#BalasoreTrainAccident | People are coming voluntarily to donate blood. I am getting requests from many places so it is a good sign. Since the accident till now, the local people have been providing a lot of assistance to our rescue professionals: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep&hellip; https://t.co/y3Ip2sv21I pic.twitter.com/AV4BuEkklU
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023




Aerial visuals
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Aerial visuals from ANI&rsquo;s drone camera show the extent of damage at the spot of the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> in Odisha. <a href="https://t.co/YSflSpuF9d">pic.twitter.com/YSflSpuF9d</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1664852994977042432?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Aerial visuals

#WATCH | Aerial visuals from ANI&rsquo;s drone camera show the extent of damage at the spot of the #BalasoreTrainAccident in Odisha. pic.twitter.com/YSflSpuF9d
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023


This is an unfortunate incident, the railway department should investigate it, and action should be taken against those who are guilty. Railways should give importance to the lives of the passengers. Earlier railway minister used to resign on such train accidents, but now no one is ready to speak: NCP leader Ajit Pawar
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> | This is an unfortunate incident, the railway department should investigate it, and action should be taken against those who are guilty. Railways should give importance to the lives of the passengers. Earlier railway minister used to resign on such train&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/4UM3xorhCH">pic.twitter.com/4UM3xorhCH</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1664847895026348032?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>

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This is an unfortunate incident, the railway department should investigate it, and action should be taken against those who are guilty. Railways should give importance to the lives of the passengers. Earlier railway minister used to resign on such train accidents, but now no one is ready to speak: NCP leader Ajit Pawar

#BalasoreTrainAccident | This is an unfortunate incident, the railway department should investigate it, and action should be taken against those who are guilty. Railways should give importance to the lives of the passengers. Earlier railway minister used to resign on such train&hellip; pic.twitter.com/4UM3xorhCH
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023




Indian Army deployed to assist
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<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BalasoreTrainAccident?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">#BalasoreTrainAccident</a> | Indian Army has been deployed to assist in the evacuation and treatment of injured citizens. Army medical and engineering teams with ambulances &amp; support services have been deployed from the Eastern Command. The teams have been routed from multiple bases&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/dLoYyctjAp">pic.twitter.com/dLoYyctjAp</a>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1664850768091029509?ref_src=twsrc-Etfw">June 3, 2023</a></blockquote>
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Indian Army deployed to assist

#BalasoreTrainAccident | Indian Army has been deployed to assist in the evacuation and treatment of injured citizens. Army medical and engineering teams with ambulances &amp; support services have been deployed from the Eastern Command. The teams have been routed from multiple bases&hellip; pic.twitter.com/dLoYyctjAp
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023


Death toll rises to 238, rescue operation underway The death toll in the Odisha train accident involving two express trains -- Bengaluru-Howrah Express and Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express -- and a goods train in Balasore has risen to 238, South Eastern Railway said on Saturday.

Death toll rises to 238, rescue operation underwayThe death toll in the Odisha train accident involving two express trains -- Bengaluru-Howrah Express and Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express -- and a goods train in Balasore has risen to 238, South Eastern Railway said on Saturday.

CM Naveen Patnaik reaches Balasore accident site
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday arrived at Balsore in the State, the site of last night`s mishap involving three trains in which the death toll this morning had gone up to 238 and over 900 injured.

CM Naveen Patnaik reaches Balasore accident site
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday arrived at Balsore in the State, the site of last night`s mishap involving three trains in which the death toll this morning had gone up to 238 and over 900 injured.

Tamil Nadu, Odisha declares one-day state mourning; Punjab CM condoles victims
After the fatal Odisha triple train mishap, Tamil Nadu and Odisha declared one-day state mourning on Saturday, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann offered his condolences to the bereaved families who lost their close ones` in Balasore`s tragic rail accident and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

Tamil Nadu, Odisha declares one-day state mourning; Punjab CM condoles victims
After the fatal Odisha triple train mishap, Tamil Nadu and Odisha declared one-day state mourning on Saturday, while Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann offered his condolences to the bereaved families who lost their close ones` in Balasore`s tragic rail accident and prayed for the recovery of the injured.

Vaishnaw visits Odisha train accident site, says main focus now is rescue &amp; relief operations
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday visited the train accident site in Odisha`s Balasore in which over 230 people were killed and about 900 injured, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train.

Vaishnaw visits Odisha train accident site, says main focus now is rescue &amp; relief operations
Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday visited the train accident site in Odisha`s Balasore in which over 230 people were killed and about 900 injured, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train.

Rescue teams working on cutting last bogie to extract victims
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.

Rescue teams working on cutting last bogie to extract victims
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.

233 killed, around 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash
In one of the worst railway disasters in India, at least 233 people were killed and more than 900 injured when three trains collided one after another in a horrific sequence in Odisha`s Balasore district, setting off a massive rescue and evacuation process, officials said on Saturday.

233 killed, around 900 injured in Odisha triple train crash
In one of the worst railway disasters in India, at least 233 people were killed and more than 900 injured when three trains collided one after another in a horrific sequence in Odisha`s Balasore district, setting off a massive rescue and evacuation process, officials said on Saturday.

Envoys and missions of several countries condoled the loss of lives in the tragic train accident in Odisha and expressed solidarity with India. We are closing the Live Blog now

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