Nearly 150 Injured, Fatalities Feared After Coromandel Express Derails In Odisha: In Pics

Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed near the Bahanaga Station in Odisha's Balasore on Friday night after a collision with a frieght train leaving over 130 injured.

Coromandel Express train accident in Odisha's Balasore near Bahanaga Railway Station

Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express derailed near the Bahanaga Station in Odisha's Balasore on Friday night after a collision with a frieght train. Image Source: Twitter/@V_chauhan07

Initial reports stated that over 130 people were injured who were shifted to Soro CHC, Gopalpur CHC, and Khantapada PHC while fatalities were also feared. Image Source: ANI

As per initial reports, the high-speed train was in motion along the primary track. Following the accident, it collided with a stationary freight train positioned on the side track. Image Source: ANI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his grief over the accident adding he spoke with Union Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Image Source: ANI

Meanwhile Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that her government was coordinating with Odisha government and South Eastern Railways for our people's sake and that she is personally monitoring the situation with Chief Secretary and other senior officers. Image Source: ANI

Nearby law enforcement and railway personnel arrived on the scene and, in cooperation with the community, are presently engaged in rescue efforts. Image Source: Twitter/@V_chauhan07