Train collision in India’s eastern state of Odisha killed at least 50 people people and injuring 300 others on Friday.
Dattatraya Bhausaheb Shinde, the senior official in He said at least 50 in Balasore district people He was dead.
Nearly 500 police officers and rescue workers with Pradeep Jena, the chief bureaucrat, said 75 ambulances and buses responded to the accident of Odisha State.
“Until now more from 300 people Reported to hospitals. The rescue will continue for “All night long,” Chief Trustee of Odisha Pradeep Gina told reporters. on Friday night.
According to the Odisha State Disaster Management Authority, the accident took place after a commuter train crash with goods train in Balasore district of the state on Friday evening.
It is believed that several passengers were trapped under the rail cars at the scene.
Indian Railways Authorities announced compensation for victims.
Officials said that an intensive rescue operation has been launched at the scene after the accident.
The country’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted: “Disappointed by the train accident in Odisha. in this hour of Sadness is my thoughts with bereaved families. The patient may recover soon. “
