Train accident: Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik to visit Balasore today

June 03, 2023 00:39

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik will visit Balasore on Saturday morning to take stock of the ground situation after two passenger trains collided with a goods train leaving several injured.

"There have been casualties but we haven't yet counted. It was a tragic train accident involving three trains -- two passenger trains and one goods train," Odisha chief secretary Pradeep Jena said.

Speaking to media persons, Patnaik said, "Our first priority is to take injured persons to hospitals and save their lives. I have just reviewed the situation about this truly tragic railway accident. I will be visiting the spot tomorrow morning".

Since other trains will be stopped in districts falling on affected routes, Collectors have been asked to ensure that all the passengers stay safe.

"They have been told to provide them whatever facilities are required including water, sanitation, security, food etc at places where such trains may have stopped. Funds to be met from CMRF," said development commissioner, Odisha.

The CM also said that saving lives of injured passengers is now top priority of the government. -- ANI

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