President, Prime Minister and other leaders have expressed grief over the train accident in Balasore Odisha.
‘Deeply anguished’: Prez Murmu reacts to trains accident
Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate rail accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue operations and quick recovery of the injured.
Reacting to the massive rail accident in Odisha’s Balasore, PM Modi tweeted, “In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon.”
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik reviews the situation about this truly tragic railway accident, visit the spot tomorrow.
“I have just been reviewing the situation about this truly tragic railway accident. I will be flying there early tomorrow morning,” says Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik . Earlier CM Naveen Patnaik arrives at the Special Relief Commissioner (SRC) control room to take stock of the relief operation in the aftermath of a train derailment in Balasore district.
NDRF and SDRF teams are on the spot. 600-700 rescue force personnel working. Rescue operation to be conducted throughout the night. All hospitals are providing support. Our immediate concern is to rescue victims. Concerned officials rushed to the spot: Odisha Chief Secretary Pradeep Jena.
Ex-gratia compensation to the victims of this unfortunate train accident in Odisha; ₹10 Lakh in case of death, ₹2 Lakh towards grievous and ₹50,000 for minor injuries. This is informed by the Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw rushing to the accident site in Balasore, Odisha. Hundreds are feared to be injured in accident involving the three trains.
‘Deeply anguished’: Prez Murmu reacts to trains accident in Balasore
Deeply anguished to know about the loss of lives in an unfortunate rail accident in Balasore, Odisha. My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I pray for the success of rescue operations and quick recovery of the injured.