The scene from the accident site in Odisha

A passenger train collided with a goods train in Odisha’s Balasore district, inuring 179 people. Rescue teams have been rushed to the accident site where the Coromandel Express had derailed.

The accident happened around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central station from the Shalimar station near Kolkata.

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Darkness Hinders Rescue Ops
A PTI reporter at the spot said several people were trapped under the derailed coaches, and locals were assisting emergency services personnel to rescue them, but darkness was hindering the operation.

Helpline Numbers Released
The Odisha government has issued helpline number 06782-262286. The railway helplines are 033-26382217 (Howrah), 8972073925 (Kharagpur), 8249591559 (Balasore) and 044- 25330952 (Chennai).

Mamata Banerjee Reacts To Train Collision In Odisha

Shocked to know that the Shalimar- Coromondel express, carrying passengers from West Bengal, collided with a goods train near Balasore today evening and some of our outbound people have been seriously affected/ injured. We are coordinating with Odisha government and South…

– Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) June 2, 2023

Scene From The Accident Site

Hospitals Around Balasore On Alert
Medical college and all hospitals in and around Balasore are on alert.

No Reports Of Casualties So Far
It was not immediately known how many people were injured in the accident. There are no reports of any casualties.

Relief Trains Rushed To The Accident Site
Accident relief trains have been dispatched to the spot, a South Eastern Railway official said.

Train Accident Update
The accident happened around 7.20 pm near Bahanaga Bazar station when the train was on the way to Chennai Central station from the Shalimar station near Kolkata, said officials.

Coromandel Express Collides With Goods Train, Derails
Four coaches of the Coromandel Express derailed in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening after a head-on collision with a goods train, officials said.