Rotten Eggs, Not Human Bodies: Railways On Foul Smell At Odisha Train Accident Site

Residents residing in the vicinity of Bahanaga Bazar railway station have expressed concerns regarding a noxious odor emanating from an abandoned coach.

Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Express and a goods train derailed, in Balasore district. ( Image Source :PTI )

After apprehension that there may be deceased bodies in a carriage of the Yeshwantpur-Howrah Express following a triple train accident on June 2 in Odisha, authorities confirmed on Friday that it was, in fact, spoilt eggs, and not human remains. Residents residing in the vicinity of Bahanaga Bazar railway station, where the tragic accident resulted in the death of 288 individuals, have expressed concerns regarding a noxious odor emanating from an abandoned coach, suggesting the possibility of some bodies still being present, news agency PTI reported.

After receiving the complaint, the railways collaborated with the state government to conduct an investigation.

Speaking with press, South Eastern Railway CPRO Aditya Kumar Chaudhary stated: “It was found that rotten eggs, and not human bodies, are emitting a foul smell in the station. We had got site clearance from NDRF twice.” 

According to him, approximately three tons of eggs were being transported through the parcel van of the Yeshwantpur-Howrah Express.

“All the eggs were rotting and a foul smell was coming. We have removed the eggs in three tractors from the accident site,” Chaudhary was quoted by PTI in its report.

In the meantime, as per the CPRO, the railway ministry has provided financial aid of Rs 22. 66 crore to the relatives of 661 victims who were affected by the train disaster.

Compensation has been given to the closest relatives of the deceased and those who were severely injured in the accident.

Chaudhary stated that the railway authorities provide an amount of Rs. 10 lakhs per affected family who have lost their loved ones in the unfortunate incident. Approximately 1,200 individuals were harmed in the incident.