The launch of the Goa-Mumbai Vande Bharat Express train has been canceled

Modi expressed grief

The coaches of the Coromandel Express collided with a goods train after derailing, injuring the goods train as well, the official said. The accident took place at Bahanga Bazar station, about 255 km from Howrah, at around 7 pm, he said. So far 47 people have been admitted to the Balasore Medical College and Hospital, Odisha’s Special Relief Commissioner Satyavrat Sahoo said. Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena said that 132 injured have been admitted to Soro, Gopalpur and Khantapada health centers, while 47 people have been admitted to Balasore Medical College and Hospital.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was distressed by the accident, and spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav to take stock of the situation. He said, ‘I am saddened by the train accident in Odisha. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery. Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav and took stock of the situation. Rescue work is underway at the accident site and all possible assistance is being provided to the affected people. President Draupadi Murmu has expressed grief over the loss of lives in the accident and wished speedy recovery of the injured.