Odisha train tragedy: Blood donors rush to hospitals

June 03, 2023 09:54

After the horrific train accident in Balasore that claimed the lives of at least 233, people queued up to donate blood for the injured in Balasore.

As per officials, as of now 233 people have died and around 900 are injured.

"I was nearby when this accident happened, we rescued around 200-300 people," said Ganesh, a local while talking to ANI.

Colonel SK Dutta of the Indian Army said that a rescue operation is underway since last night and more army personnel will be coming from Kolkata.

"We are continuously engaged (in rescue operations) since last night. More columns (of army) are coming from Kolkata," said Colonel SK Dutta while talking to ANI.

A total of around 200 ambulances; including 167 of 108 fleets and over 20 governemnt ambulances have been deployed at the spot, along with 45 Mobile Health Teams, informed officials.

In addition to this, 50 additional doctors along with a team of 25 doctors from SCB have also been mobilised.

According to officials, forensic medicine specialists (FMT) mobilized from PRM MCH, Baripada and SCB MCH have been deployed for supervising dead body disposal.

The Director of Health Services, along with the Director of Blood Safety, Additional DMET and three other Additional Directors are at Balasore and coordinating with the health teams. -- ANI

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