In a new update, about 50 people are feared injured and 300 injured in the train accident that involved coaches…
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In a new update, about 50 people are feared injured and 300 injured in the train accident that involved coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel express train which derailed near Bahanaga railway station in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening. When the reports last came in several passengers were trapped.
According to initial reports, at least four coaches of the express train derailed at Bahanaga station after ramming into a goods train standing at the station. The railway has announced a compensation package of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin, and Rs two lakh each to the injured and Rs 50,000 to those who have minor injuries.
The toll is likely to rise, sources say. Odisha Special Relief Commissioner Satyabrata Sahu has directed the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) team at Balasore to proceed to the spot immediately for search and rescue operations.
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On receiving information, the Balasore Collector, the SP rushed and other officials rushed to spot to supervise the rescue operation. Railway officials are now there on the spot. About 20 ambulances have been sent to the accident spot to transport the passengers to local hospitals, officials said.
Two fire teams were sent from Bhadrak to the spot.
An emergency helpline No +91 6782 262 286 has been opened at Balasore. The Odisha government has directed the fire service DG to rush to the spot and monitor the rescue operation.
Doctors were sent from Balasore Medical College. So far, there are 10 injured passengers at Balasore Medical College, officials said.
All medical college and all hospitals in and around Balasore have been kept on alert. SCB Medical College, Cuttack has also been put on readiness.
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