Odisha three-train accident: 288 dead in India’s worst train tragedy since 1995

Saturday, 3 June 2023
The death toll in the three-train accident at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha’s Balasore rose to 288 on Saturday and left over 1,000 injured, with a preliminary probe implying human error in the deadliest railway tragedy in 30 years. Search and rescue was called off 18 hours after the accident, and authorities mounted a multi-agency probe to ascertain how a superfast train veered from its original path into the loopline and rear-ended a parked freight train, causing a fatal domino effect.

👓 View full article

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send

Video Credit: Oneindia - Published on June 3, 2023

News video: Coromandel Express Accident: 3 trains collide in Odisha Accident | What we know | Oneindia News

Coromandel Express Accident: 3 trains collide in Odisha Accident | What we know | Oneindia News 03:07

In a devastating incident that unfolded in Odisha's Balasore district, India, a series of train collisions resulted in one of the country's most severe railway disasters to date. According to officials, at least 233 individuals lost their lives, while more than 900 others sustained injuries. The...

💡 newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

Odisha State in Eastern India

This poll is about throwing Naveen babu out, says Amit Shah

Amit Shah pushes Modi's re-election, India's growth, and Odisha's development. Patnaik challenges BJP's Odisha promises. VK Pandian defends Naveen babu...
IndiaTimes 12 hours ago

Election Commission seeks report from Odisha DGP on violence

Election Commission seeks detailed report from Odisha DGP to take strict action during Model Code of Conduct period. Exemplary action in Andhra Pradesh with..
IndiaTimes 12 hours ago

People are going to show BJD the door this time: Dharmendra Pradhan

Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan discusses BJP's strategies to secure victory in Odisha, emphasizing the importance of Odia identity, development challenges,..
IndiaTimes 14 hours ago

BJP supporter killed, 7 hurt in clash in Odisha ahead of polls

A clash in Srikrushnasaran Pur, Ganjam district, between BJD and BJP supporters over posters of a candidate resulted in vandalism, road blockade, and imposition..
IndiaTimes 2 days ago

NHRC seeks compliance report from Odisha govt in electrocution death of three tribal women

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued a notice to the chief secretary of Odisha to submit a compliance report related to the electrocution of..
IndiaTimes 2 days ago

Related videos from verified sources

CHARITY STREAM FOR ODISHA TRAIN ACCIDENT {INDIA } [Video]

CHARITY STREAM FOR ODISHA TRAIN ACCIDENT {INDIA }

OPEN YOUR HEART GATE AND DONATE SOME LOVE FOR THES PEAPLE WHO INJOURD BY TRAIN ACCIDENT

Credit: RumblePublished on June 21, 2023

Odisha Train Accident: CBI seals junior engineer’s residence, goes missing with family|Oneindia News [Video]

Odisha Train Accident: CBI seals junior engineer’s residence, goes missing with family|Oneindia News

The CBI has sealed the house of one of the suspects of the Odisha Train accident. Junior Engineer Amir Khan has gone missing with his family. #odishatrainaccident #amirkhan..

Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:27Published on June 20, 2023

PM Modi visits Balasore to take stock of situation | Odisha train accident [Video]

PM Modi visits Balasore to take stock of situation | Odisha train accident

PM Modi visits Balasore to take stock of situation | Odisha train accident

Credit: Rumble Duration: 00:21Published on June 11, 2023

Odisha three-train accident: 288 dead in India’s worst train tragedy since 1995

The death toll in the three-train accident at Bahanaga Bazar station in Odisha’s Balasore rose to 288 on Saturday and left over 1,000 injured, with a...
IndiaTimes on June 3, 2023