Odisha Train Accident: A Devastating Incident Reveals Critical Safety Gaps Anti-train collision system ‘ Kavach ’ wasn’t available on the route, says Railways Spokesperson Image Source: Hindustan Times At least 238 people are feared dead, and over 900 individuals have sustained injuries in the train accident that took place in Balasore district, Odisha. The incident involved two express trains, namely the Yashwantpur-Howrah Express and the Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express, along with a goods train. The crash occurred near the Bahanaga Baazar station around 7 p.m., making it the fourth deadliest train accident in India's history. Immediate response and rescue efforts: Following the train accident, swift action was taken to provide assistance and rescue those affected. The authorities deployed 200 ambulances, 50 buses, and 45 mobile health units to the accident site. Additionally, 1,200 personnel, including doctors from SCB and forensic medicine specialists, were mobilized. The bo...
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