Coromandel Express Train Accident: Stringent action will be taken if anyone found guilty, says PM Modi

During his visit to the site of the Odisha train accident in Balasore today (June 3), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that stringent action would be taken against anyone found guilty for the triple train crash which occurred in Balasore last night. Modi spoke to the press after inspecting the site of one of the country's deadliest train accidents at Bahanaga in Odisha's Balasore district. The Prime Minister also met victims at Balasore Hospital.

Took stock of the situation at the site of the tragedy in Odisha. Words can’t capture my deep sorrow. We stand committed to providing all possible assistance to those affected. I laud all those working round the clock, on the ground and helping out in relief work.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 3, 2023

"Stringent action will be taken against those found guilty in the train accident incident. No one will be spared," Modi said.

#WATCH | "It's a painful incident. Govt will leave no stone unturned for the treatment of those injured. It's a serious incident, instructions issued for probe from every angle. Those found guilty will be punished stringently. Railway is working towards track restoration. I met… pic.twitter.com/ZhyjxXrYkw

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Modi also promised the best treatment to the injured, "We will give the best possible treatment to those injured in this tragedy".

As of now, the Indian Railways has confirmed 288 deaths, while it said that more than 1,000 people are injured.

#OdishaTrainMishap | 288 dead bodies recovered while more than 1000 injured people have been admitted to different hospitals. Efforts are underway to clear the leftover wreckage of derailed trains from the track. Restoration work will continue throughout the night though weather… pic.twitter.com/yD84n5gGDi

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"Probe ordered; those guilty will not be spared": PM Modi after meeting Odisha train crash survivors

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He also expressed his gratitude to locals for all the help in rescuing people, many of whom worked through the night.

"I am grateful to local people for all help given to train accident victims," Modi said.

Speaking of the accident he said, "I do not have words to express the pain. Let Almighty give us strength to overcome this situation".

The PM was accompanied by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. He was was briefed about the situation by Vaishnaw as well as officers of the disaster management team, who worked overnight to rescue people at the disaster site.

#WATCH | Odisha: Restoration work is underway at the site of #BalasoreTrainAccident as wreckage and mangled coaches of derailed trains are being moved away from the track.

Death toll in the incident stands at 288 with 747 people injured along with 56 grievously injured so far. pic.twitter.com/3tzdV5jWJk

— ANI (@ANI) June 3, 2023

The Prime Minister spoke to the Cabinet Secretary and Health Minister from the site.

He asked them to ensure all help needed is provided to the injured and their families, said officials.

Modi also said that special care must be taken to ensure that the bereaved families don't face inconvenience and that those affected keep getting the assistance they require.

He also interacted with Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Pramila Mallik as well as the local police chief.

The PM also inquired about the progress of restoration work launched at the mishap site.

Before reaching the accident site at Bahanaga Bazar, the PM had chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on the train accident.

(With inputs from PTI)

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