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2.7 هزار بار بازدید - پارسال - Odisha Train Accident: Balasore, Odisha
Odisha Train Accident: Balasore, Odisha - A devastating train accident occurred at Bahanaga station in the Balasore district, resulting in the derailment of the Coromandel and Bengaluru-Howrah Express trains. The collision with a goods train caused significant casualties, with over 200 people losing their lives and around 900 individuals sustaining injuries. The overturned coaches of the superfast train left many passengers trapped in a harrowing situation.

According to preliminary reports, the Coromandel train was traveling on the mainline at the time of the accident. Rescue operations are currently underway to extract survivors and provide them with immediate medical assistance. In response to the incident, the railways has launched a comprehensive investigation led by the commissioner of railway safety, South Eastern Circle, who operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation and specializes in probing such accidents.

Officials in Bhubaneswar have mobilized a substantial response team, including 200 ambulances, 50 buses, and 45 mobile health units, along with 1,200 personnel working tirelessly at the accident site. The bodies of the deceased are being transported to hospitals using various means, including tractors, to ensure prompt medical attention.

This tragic train accident has sent shockwaves through the region, prompting extensive rescue efforts and highlighting the need for swift action to prevent such incidents in the future.

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پارسال در تاریخ 1402/03/13 منتشر شده است.
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