Page 13 - Train Accident

Himachal Pradesh Governor voices anguish over Odisha train derailment

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday expressed grief over the tragic train collision in Odisha

Odisha train accident: Cong leader Surjewala poses set of 9 questions to PM

Randeep Singh Surjewala took a swipe at PM Modi over his remarks on a visit to the site of the horrific triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore, on Saturday, posing a set of nine questions to him

Odisha train derailment: Vaishnaw oversees ongoing restoration works

Union Railway Minister oversaw restoration works that were underway overnight in Odisha's Balasore where two passenger trains and a goods carriage were involved in a horrific accident

NDRF says it pulled out 44 passengers alive, retrieved 112 bodies

As the nation mourned the loss of lives in the horrific triple train accident in Balasore, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) said on Saturday that their personnel pulled out 44 passengers alive from the mangled coaches of the passenger trains and retrieved 112 bodies.The NDRF added that its personnel were conducting a last round of search with the help of other agencies."After rescuing 44 live victims & retrieving 112 bodies till now, NDRF teams conducting Final Search with other agencies," tweeted NDRF.Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Railways, Amitabh Sharma, on Saturday informed that a total of 58 trains had been cancelled, 81 diverted and 10 terminated in light of the accident.Sharing details about the ongoing restoration work, he said it was underway in full swing and they will working to ensure restoration of services on the downline first.The three-way accident involved Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Coromandel Express and a goods train ..

Joe Biden says he is heartbroken by horrific 3-train crash in India

US President Joe Biden on Saturday said he is heartbroken by the tragic news of a train crash in India that has killed nearly 300 people. The crash in Odisha's Balasore district involving three trains is one of the worst rail accidents in India in nearly three decades. At least 288 people are dead and over 1,100 injured. "(First Lady Dr) Jill (Biden) and I are heartbroken by the tragic news of the deadly train crash in India. Our prayers go out to those who have lost loved ones and the many who suffered injuries in this terrible incident," Biden said in a statement. "The United States and India share deep bonds rooted in the ties of family and culture that unite our two nations and people all across America mourn alongside the people of India. As the recovery effort continues, we will hold the people of India in our thoughts," Biden said.

Restoration work ongoing at war footing at Odisha accident site: Railways

Railways Ministry informed restoration work is ongoing at war footing in Odisha's Balasore where passenger trains and a goods carriage were involved in accident, leaving 288 passengers dead

Research, treatment of victims in Odisha made free, says health official

Emergency Medical Officer, SCB Medical College Cuttack, Bhubana Nanda Moharana stated everything, including research and treatment for the victims of train derailment was made free by govt

Anti-collision device Kavach to be installed in trains next year: Railways

The Train Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) or Kavach, which was rolled out for trials last year, is likely to be installed in trains next year, Ministry of Railways spokesperson informed

Sri Lanka President mourns loss of lives in Odisha 3-train accident

Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe has conveyed his heartfelt condolences to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India following the tragic multiple train collision in Odisha

Ambulance operators demanding Rs 45K to bring back body to Motihari

The ghastly train accident in Odisha's Balasore has claimed the life of a native from Motihari town in Bihar's East Champaran district

Courage, compassion shown truly inspiring: PM lauds Balasore locals

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday praised the people who came forward to lend a helping hand in the rescue of the victims of the horrific triple train accident in Odisha's Balasore on Friday

Odisha train tragedy: B'luru ULB to arrange food for stranded passengers

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed the BBMP Chief Commissioner, Tushar Giri Nath, to arrange food for stranded passengers at the Baiyappanahalli railway station in Bengaluru

Odisha train tragedy: Indian men's hockey team observes a minute silence

Members of the Indian senior men's hockey team observed a minute silence and prayed for the well-being of the friends and families of people affected by the Odisha train accident tragedy

Odisha train mishap: PM Modi lauds people assisting in relief work

After taking stock of the Odisha train crash from ground zero, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday lauded all the people who are providing assistance in the relief operation

Odisha train mishap: Mandaviya to visit AIIMS-Bhubaneswar, medical college

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will visit the AIIMS Bhubaneswar and the Cuttack medical college on Sunday to take stock of medical assistance being provided to the victims of the Odisha train accident, sources said. The Friday triple train accident has left at least 288 people dead and over 1,100 injured. The crash involving Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train occurred around 7 pm on Friday near the Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore, about 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar.

Odisha train mishap: Mehbooba, Omar extend condolences to victims, families

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Saturday extended their condolences to the families of those killed in the Odisha train accident. The leader of the People's Democratic Party said in a Tweet,"Shocked to hear about the train accident in Odisha. Words aren't enough words to convey my sympathies to the families of those who lost their live." "Heads should have rolled by now, but in today's India no one is accountable," she added. Meanwhile, NC leader Omar Abdullah said, "The images & survivor accounts from the railway crash site in Odisha are horrific. The accident has left countless individuals scarred & families bereave." He said words are poor consolation at a time like this "but I'd like to convey my sympathies to the families of the deceased & prayers for those injured". "May the almighty give them strength," he added. The accident involving two passenger trains and a stationary goods train has led to the loss of life of at least ..

Odisha train tragedy: Unidentified bodies to be brought to Bhubaneswar

Train communication has been snapped to Bhadrak and Balasore due to the accident. So the family members can visit Bhubaneswar smoothly to find the bodies, he said

Claim process norms for Odisha train accident victims eased: LIC chairman

National insurer LIC on Saturday announced many relaxations for the claim settlement process for the victims of the Balasore train tragedy. The accident involving two passenger trains and a stationary goods train has led to the loss of life of at least 288 people so far and left over 1,100 injured. In a late evening statement, LIC chairman Siddhartha Mohanty announced a slew of relaxations to the claim settlement process for the kin of the victims. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic train accident in Balasore, Odisha on Friday. LIC is committed to supporting those affected and will expedite claim settlements to provide financial relief", Mohanty was quoted as saying in the statement. The Corporation also announced many concessions to mitigate the hardships of the claimants of LIC policies and also of the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana. It said in lieu of registered death certificates, a list of casualties published by the Railways, police or any state or Central ...

Odisha train tragedy: AP dispatches 20 ambulances, 21 funeral vehicles

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. Expressing deep sorrow over the tragedy which claimed nearly 290 people and injured over a 1,000 more, she said more vehicles are on standby for dispatch if needed. "For better coordination of these vehicles, a committee of officials from the health, transport and police departments has been appointed," said the Health Minister in a press note shared by the state government today. Further, she said Srikakulam RIMS, Vizag King George Hospital and hospitals superintendents in Vizianagaram have been put on alert. Rajini said arrangements have been made to treat the injured and instructed medical personnel to be ready to go to the accident spot for administering treatment if needed. According to the Minister, all the hospitals and medical personnel in the vicinity of southern state's border with ..

Odisha train accident: Indian Navy deploys medical team for relief, support

The Indian Navy has deployed medical teams in Odisha's Balasore district to support the local administration in treatment of those injured in the horrific accident involving three trains. Navy officials said the Indian Navy is working in close coordination with Odisha's state administration to provide medical relief and support to the injured. The accident claimed at least 288 lives and left 803 injured, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country. "A medical and support team of 43 personnel including surgical specialist and medical assistants, ambulances and support services from INS Chilka were dispatched last night and are presently attending to the injured, extending immediate medical relief and OT (Operation Theatre) facilities at the district headquarters hospital at Balasore," said a Navy official. INS Chilka in Odisha is the Indian Navy's premier training institute. "A medical camp has also been set up by the naval medical relief team at Gangadhar Kalyan Mandap at