03 JUNE 2023
Balasore Triple Train Crash: Fourth deadliest in India
The death toll in the Balasore train accident has risen to 261, said South East Railway on Saturday.
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The 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express derailed at Bahanaga Bazar and its 10-12 coaches fell on the line on which the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express was travelling, forcing it to jump off the tracks.
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Some coaches of the Shalimar-Chennai Express fell on top of a stationary goods train on an adjacent track.
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The accident happened near the Bahanaga Bazar station in Balasore around 7 pm on Friday.
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Some 200 ambulances, 50 buses and 45 mobile health units were working at the accident site, besides 1,200 personnel.
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Air force has sent two rescue helicopters with medical teams.
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The train crash is the fourth deadliest in India according to available records.
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It is not clear what caused the crash, sources indicate a possible signalling failure.
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