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Publisher: Zee News
Odisha Train Accident: In one of the deadliest rail disasters in decades, three trains got involved in a horrific crash in Odisha’s Balasore, killing hundreds and injuring many others. These three trains involved in the accident were Coromandel Express, Yesvantpur (Bengaluru)-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train. The incident happened near the Bahanaga Bazaar Railway station in the Balasore district of Odisha at around 18.55 Hrs on Friday. As per the latest updates, 288 people have been killed and more than 850 are injured, a state government official told AFP.
However, there’s still a lot of confusion on how the events unfolded. While initial reports suggested that there was a head on collision between Coromandal Express and a Goods Train, Railway officials later denied the claim. Few passengers recounted the incident revealing that one of the passenger train derailed, creating a domino effect that led to crash of two other trains.
What Really Happened?
While the Indian Railways has initiated a high-level probe into the train crash in Odisha, the national transporter has also said anti-train collision system “Kavach” was not available on the route. It is not clear what caused the crash, but sources indicated a possible signalling failure. “The rescue operation has been completed. Now, we are starting the restoration work. Kavach was not available on this route,” Indian Railways Spokesperson Amitabh Sharma said.
Anubhav Das, a passenger on the Coromandel Express posted an eyewitness account of the tragedy on Twitter. In a series of tweets, Das has described how the accident unfolded. “As a passenger on the Coromandel Express from Howrah to Chennai, I am extremely thankful to have escaped unscathed. It probably is the biggest train accident related incident.
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