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On 2 June 2023, three [[trains collide]]d near the city of [[Balasore]], in the state of [[Odisha]] in eastern [[India]]. Two [[Passenger train|passenger trains]], the [[Coromandel Express|12841 Coromandel Express]] and the [[Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express|12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express]], collided with a [[freight train|goods train]] near the [[Bahanaga Bazar railway station]]. At least 294 people were killed<ref>https://www.news18.com/amp/breaking-news/today-breaking-news-live-updates-june-03-2023-7987981.html</ref> and around 900 others were injured in the incident.<ref name="IT 03 June"/><ref name="TOI Live">{{Cite web |date=2023-06-03 |title=Coromandel express accident live: Death toll in Odisha train accident rises to 237 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/odisha-coromandel-express-train-accident-news-live-several-feared-injured-as-odisha-bahanaga-train-derails/liveblog/100690360.cms |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603060743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/odisha-coromandel-express-train-accident-news-live-several-feared-injured-as-odisha-bahanaga-train-derails/liveblog/100690360.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Maqbool |first=Rafiq |date=3 June 2023 |title=India train crash kills over 280, injures 900 in one of nation’s worst rail disasters |url=https://apnews.com/article/india-passenger-train-derail-deadly-accident-dceafe2a5fe9c287f2ebd8b6cce37f93 |website=Associated Press}}</ref> This is the [[List_of_accidents_and_disasters_by_death_toll#Rail|fourth deadliest rail accident]] of the [[21st century]] and India's worst rail crash since 1995.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dash |first=Jatindra |last2=V |first2=Abinaya |date=2023-06-03 |title=India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288 |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-train-crash-death-toll-jumps-233-900-injured-2023-06-03/ |access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>
On 2 June 2023, three [[trains collide]]d near the city of [[Balasore]], in the state of [[Odisha]] in eastern [[India]]. Two [[Passenger train|passenger trains]], the [[Coromandel Express|12841 Coromandel Express]] and the [[Howrah–SMVT Bengaluru Superfast Express|12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express]], collided with a [[freight train|goods train]] near the [[Bahanaga Bazar railway station]]. At least 294 people were killed<ref>https://www.news18.com/amp/breaking-news/today-breaking-news-live-updates-june-03-2023-7987981.html</ref> and around 900 others were injured in the incident.<ref name="IT 03 June"/><ref name="TOI Live">{{Cite web |date=2023-06-03 |title=Coromandel express accident live: Death toll in Odisha train accident rises to 237 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/odisha-coromandel-express-train-accident-news-live-several-feared-injured-as-odisha-bahanaga-train-derails/liveblog/100690360.cms |access-date=2023-06-03 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=3 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230603060743/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/odisha-coromandel-express-train-accident-news-live-several-feared-injured-as-odisha-bahanaga-train-derails/liveblog/100690360.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Maqbool |first=Rafiq |date=3 June 2023 |title=India train crash kills over 280, injures 900 in one of nation’s worst rail disasters |url=https://apnews.com/article/india-passenger-train-derail-deadly-accident-dceafe2a5fe9c287f2ebd8b6cce37f93 |website=Associated Press}}</ref> This is the [[List_of_accidents_and_disasters_by_death_toll#Rail|fourth deadliest rail accident]] of the [[21st century]] and India's worst rail crash [[Firozabad rail disaster|since 1995]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dash |first=Jatindra |last2=V |first2=Abinaya |date=2023-06-03 |title=India's worst train crash in decades kills at least 288 |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indian-train-crash-death-toll-jumps-233-900-injured-2023-06-03/ |access-date=2023-06-03}}</ref>


==Crash==
==Crash==

Revision as of 19:35, 3 June 2023

On 2 June 2023, three trains collided near the city of Balasore, in the state of Odisha in eastern India. Two passenger trains, the 12841 Coromandel Express and the 12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express, collided with a goods train near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station. At least 294 people were killed[4] and around 900 others were injured in the incident.[3][5][6] This is the fourth deadliest rail accident of the 21st century and India's worst rail crash since 1995.[7]

Crash

At about 07:00 pm local time (13:30 GMT) on 2 June 2023,[1][8] two passenger trains, the 12841 Coromandel Express (between Shalimar and MGR Chennai Central) and the 12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express (between SMVT Bengaluru and Howrah),[9][10] collided on the Howrah–Chennai Main Line near Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district in the eastern state of Odisha.[11][12][5] A freight train was also involved in the crash. The Coromandel Express derailed and collided with a stationary freight train. The SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express then ran into the wreckage.[11] It was believed that the first train derailed and some of its carriages overturned and ended up in the opposite track where they were struck by the second train.[11] One of the trains was hauled by Class WAP-7 locomotive 37334.[13]

According to Pramila Mallik, Odisha state's disaster management minister, 288 people were killed in the accident, while more than 900 others were injured.[2] The crash is India's deadliest railway accident in more than 20 years.[14][15][1]

Two unreserved coaches and brake van of SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express were derailed. The unaffected portion of the train which included the engine and 20 coaches left with passengers towards Howrah. At Balasore, the damaged coach was detached and remaining 19 coaches continued its journey. It was reported that the reserved compartments of SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express sustained no fatalities or injuries to passengers. Officials said that ascertaining the identity of passengers of the unreserved coach will take time.[16]

Investigation

A preliminary investigation conducted by Kharagpur railway division officials indicates the following sequence of events that occurred at the site of accident:[17][18]

  1. The Coromandel Express was heading towards Chennai on a southbound line at a speed of 128 km/h and was initially given signal to proceed on the main line it was coming on. However for unknown reason, the signal was then taken off for the main line and the route was switched to a loop line that's adjacent to the main line.
  2. The Coromandel Express then hit the rear end of a stationary goods train which was on the loop line, causing the locomotive of the Coromandel Express to climb over the goods train wagon and also the derailment of its 22 coaches.
  3. In the meantime, Bengaluru-Howrah SF Express, which was heading towards Howrah on northbound line at a speed of 116 km/h, was crossing the Coromandel Express in the opposite direction. It almost crossed the other train except for the rear end.
  4. When the Coromandel Express derailed, 3 of its coaches hit the last 2 coaches of Bengaluru-Howrah SF Express and consequently these 5 coaches saw the maximum casualties.

Response

Indian Railways made available the reservation charts of both the passenger trains on its website.[‡ 1][‡ 2] The railways and the governments of Odisha and West Bengal also issued helpline numbers.[19] According to the Chief Secretary of Odisha, Pradeep Jena, three National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) units, four Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force units, more than 15 fire rescue teams, 100 doctors, 200 police personnel and 200 ambulances were mobilised for the rescue operations. It was reported that four other NDRF teams were on the way to the crash site.[needs update] Local bus companies assisted in transporting injured passengers.[20][11] Local civilians provided passengers with water and helped them retrieve their luggage where possible.[21]

All trapped and injured passengers were successfully rescued, although the severity of the injuries of those taken to hospitals remains unclear. South Eastern Railway announced that efforts have commenced to restore the crash site.[11]

Aftermath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visiting the site on 3 June 2023

The railways announced compensation of ₹10 lakh (₹1,000,000) for families of the deceased, ₹2 lakh (₹200,000) for the severely injured and ₹50,000 for those with minor injuries. Further, ex gratia compensation of ₹2 lakh (₹200,000) from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund would be given to the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 to the injured.[22][5]

Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik declared a day of mourning.[23]

Two trains, the SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express and a special train, arrived at Howrah on 3 June with 643 passengers. Arrangements were made for the passengers' medical needs at the station. The critically injured had already been hospitalised in Balasore. Special buses were also arranged by the Regional Transport Office to take passengers home.[24] Another special train left from Bhadrak for Chennai with 195 stranded passengers. According to an official, it was to also board passengers of Coromandel Express at stations on the way.[25]

Following the crash, at least 48 trains on the affected route were cancelled, 39 trains diverted onto a different route, and 10 were short-terminated.[14] The inaugural run of the Mumbai CSMT–Madgaon Vande Bharat Express which was scheduled for 3 June was also cancelled.[26] The Ministry of Civil Aviation directed airlines to ensure that airfares do not surge due to increased travel demands.[27] Bus fares in the region, however, showed a steep rise.[28]

On 3 June, a bus carrying passengers from the crash site to medical facilities in West Bengal met with an accident in West Bengal's Medinipur. Some passengers may have suffered minor injuries due to the accident.[29]

Reactions

Narendra Modi, the prime minister of India, expressed his distress over the incident and extended his thoughts to the grieving families.[30] Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the incident as "profoundly distressing".[11] The chief minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik and the chief minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee expressed their deep concern over the disaster.[31][32] Leaders from neighbouring countries of India and across the world expressed their condolences due to the loss of life and extended support to India.[33][34]

See also

References

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Primary sources

In the text these references are preceded by a double dagger (‡):

  1. ^ "CONTINGENCY TRAIN CHART (12841)". www.indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 3 June 2023.
  2. ^ "CONTINGENCY TRAIN CHART (12864)". www.indianrail.gov.in. Retrieved 3 June 2023.