The devastating collision of three trains in Balasore, Odisha has resulted in nearly 300 fatalities and over 900 people sustaining injuries.
This tragic incident unfolded when the Coromandel Shalimar Express, a passenger train en route to Chennai, derailed and collided with a goods train, causing several coaches to overturn. Subsequently, the Yesvantpur-Howrah Superfast train crashed into the derailed coaches of the two aforementioned trains. Both trains were operating at high speeds at the time of the collisions. Regrettably, this has become one of the deadliest train accidents in Indian history, occurring around 7 pm in the evening when many passengers were asleep.
Former and current Indian cricketers sent their condolences to the families of those who suffered in the triple train accident.
“Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured,” tweeted former India captain Virat Kohli.
Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli)
“Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident,” wrote right-handed batter Shreyas Iyer.
Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident 🙏
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15)
Here’s how others reacted to the horrific accident:
I offer my deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their life in the train mishap 🙏🏻 my prayers for the quick recovery of the injured
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12)
Terribly shocked to hear about the train accident near Bahanaga railway station in Balasore, Odisha.
Kindly check the emergency control room numbers on the tweet! Kindly share it 🙏
My prayers & condolences to the concerned families. Om Shanti 🙏
— MANOJ TIWARY (@tiwarymanoj)
Heartbroken by the devastating Odisha train accident. Sending prayers and condolences to the families of the victims, and wishing a swift recovery to the injured. 🙏
— Yusuf Pathan (@iamyusufpathan)
Extremely sad hearing about this tragic train accident involving Coromandel Express in Odisha.
Condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for quick recovery of those injured.
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag)
Heart wrenching news coming from Odisha. My thoughts and prayers for the families who lost their lives in this horrific train accident.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan)
My deepest condolences to the families affected by the tragic train accident in Odisha. My prayers are with the bereaved families and wishing speedy recovery to the injured.
— Shikhar Dhawan (@SDhawan25)
Pained to know about railway accident in Odisha involving Coromandel express and another passenger train. Thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their near and dear ones. Appeal & Govt. of Odisha to rescue the passengers at the earliest.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh)
Deeply saddened by the tragic train incident in Odisha. At this sorrowful time, my heartfelt sympathies go out to the grieving families. Wishing a speedy recovery to the injured. 🙏🏼
— Pragyan Ojha (@pragyanojha)
Devastated by the loss of lives in Odisha. May god give strength to the families of victims. Wishing speedy recovery to those injured. Nation stands with you.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir)
