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Canadian PM Justin Trudeau expresses grief over loss of lives in Odisha tragedy

June 03, 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Saturday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the triple train accident in Odisha. 

He offered condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives in the accident.      

Taking to his official Twitter handle, Justin Trudeau stated, "The images and reports of the train crash in Odisha, India break my heart. I'm sending my deepest condolences to those who lost loved ones, and I'm keeping the injured in my thoughts. At this difficult time, Canadians are standing with the people of India."   

The Odisha train accident involving two express trains -- Bengaluru-Howrah Express and Shalimar-Chennai Coromandel Express -- and a goods train in Balasore has claimed the lives of 238 people. 

The South Eastern Railway on Saturday said that water, tea and food packets are being provided to passengers. -- ANI
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