02.06.2023

A passenger train collided with a freight train in India.

Axar.az informs that NDTV has reported on this.

It was reported that the accident took place near the city of Balasore at 19:20 local time. As a result of the incident, 8 carriages derailed, 50 people died, and about 400 passengers were injured.

The passenger train was going from Calcutta to Chennai.

Rescuers were called to the scene.

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The number of people who died as a result of the train collision reached 70.

Axar.az reports that local residents do not rule out that the number of dead will reach 100.

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The number of people who died as a result of the train collision reached 80.

Reuters reported on this.

The number of injured is 850 people.

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The number of people who died as a result of train collisions in India has exceeded 120.

India's ANI agency reported this with reference to Sudhansha Sarangi, head of the Odisha state fire service, where the incident took place.

"We found more than 120 bodies, the number of victims may increase," he said.

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288 people died as a result of train collisions in India.

Reuters reported on this.

It was noted that the number of injured is about 900 people.

The authorities of the Indian state of Odisha have declared a day of mourning in connection with the death of many people as a result of a train collision in the area of ​​Bahanag railway station near the city of Balasore. All celebrations and entertainment events are prohibited in the state on Saturday.

The Ministry of Railways announced that it will pay 1 million rupees (12,000 US dollars) to the next of kin of those killed in the accident, 200,000 rupees (2,400 US dollars) to those seriously injured, and 50,000 rupees (604 US dollars) to those with minor injuries.

Rescue work continues at the accident site. More than 500 people were involved in them.