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Publisher: Zee News
Odisha train accident: The Indian Railways has launched a high-level probe into the train crash in Odisha, which is touted as the worst rail disaster in decades. Three trains, including Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train were involved in a deadly accident on June 2, 2023. More than 280 lives were lost, while close to 1000 people have been reported injured. The enquiry into the incident is headed by the commissioner of railway safety, South Eastern Circle, officials said on Saturday. While it is not clear what caused the crash, sources indicated a possible signalling failure.
Odisha Train Accident: Cause
A preliminary investigation submitted to the Railway Board has revealed that the Coromandel Express train involved in the rail tragedy in Odisha on Friday entered the loop line instead of the main line. The Express train running at a speed of 128 kmph crashed into a goods train parked in the loop line just ahead of the Bahanagar Bazar station, reported PTI quoting a source.
