Odisha Triple Train accident: 233 people dead, PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

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Odisha Triple Train accident: 233 people dead, PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh (Image: Twitter)
Odisha Triple Train accident: 233 people dead, PM Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh (Image: Twitter)

Balasore : In a tragic triple train accident in Balasore, Odisha, 233 people have reportedly lost their lives. Expressing distress over the incident, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of each deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

On Friday, three trains - Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train – were involved in a horrific triple train crash in Odisha’s Balasore district.

"Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon," PM Modi said in a tweet.

"Spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap and all possible assistance is being given to those affected," the PM said.

The Prime Minister’s Office said, “An ex-gratia of ₹2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the train mishap in Odisha. The injured would be given ₹50,000.” The railway minister has announced ex-gratia of ₹10 lakh for the deceased, ₹2 lakh for those grievously injured and Rs 50,000 for those who got minor injuries.

The cause of derailment is not officially revealed yet.