Many celebrities including actors Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor expressed grief over the horrific train accident

Mumbai The death toll in the train accident involving the derailment of Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Express and a goods train in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening rose to 280 on Saturday as rescue operations at the accident site were completed. So far more than 280 people have lost their lives in the accident and more than 900 people are reported to be injured. Rescue work is on.

Coromandel Express Tragedy

According to Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena, another goods train was also involved, making it a triple train accident. The collision took place near Bahanaga railway station in Balasore district. As soon as the news hit the internet, several actors took to Twitter to express their condolences and asked fans to come forward in support of those in need.

Several celebrities, including actors Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Jr NTR and actress Kareena Kapoor, expressed grief over the horrific train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district on Saturday. Significantly, at least 280 people were killed in a gruesome accident when the Coromandel Express and Bengaluru-Howrah Express train derailed and then collided with a goods train in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening.

Actor Salman tweeted, “Extremely saddened to hear about the accident. May God rest the souls of the dead in peace and give strength to the injured and their families.

At the same time, actor Akshay Kumar terming the scene of the accident as heartbreaking, wrote, I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. My condolences to the families of the victims in this difficult time. om Shanti.

Heartbreaking to see the visuals from the tragic train accident in Odisha. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. My thoughts and condolences to the families of those affected during this difficult time. Om Shanti 🙏🏻

— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) June 3, 2023

My thoughts are with everyone affected by this horrific incident,” Jr NTR wrote. May God give them strength in this difficult time. After this accident, actor Chiranjeevi appealed to his fans and general public to come forward to help people and donate blood. He tweeted, I am shocked by the tragic incident in Odisha. My thoughts are with the bereaved families.

Chiranjeevi wrote, I think at this time there will be an urgent need of blood to save the lives of the injured. I appeal to all my fans and common people in the surrounding areas to donate blood.

Apart from this, actors Varun Dhawan, Sonu Sood, actresses Kriti Sanon, Kareena Kapoor and Parineeti Chopra also expressed their grief over the accident and expressed their condolences to the bereaved families.