On Friday night, an unfortunate tragedy took place as the country saw one of the worst railway accidents in Indian history.
Three trains collided in Odisha in a tragic series of events, sparking a large rescue and evacuation effort. A per the latest update, the collision claimed the lives of over 233 people and left over 900 others injured.
The tragic crash occurred near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, approximately 250 km south of Kolkata and 170 km north of Bhubaneswar.
The incident took place around 7 pm, prompting the Railway Ministry to order an immediate investigation. The shocking collision left the entire nation in disbelief and mourning.
According to media reports, the crash involved three trains: the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train. The collision resulted in a staggering loss of over 230 lives while leaving more than 900 individuals injured.
Amidst the aftermath, Indian cricketers including Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Shreyas Iyer, Gautam Gambhir, and others expressed their grief over the horrific train accident that unfolded in Odisha on Friday, June 2.
On Saturday, June 3, several members of the Indian cricket team took to social media to offer their condolences to the victims and their families, expressing their shock and grief over the tragic incident. The nation stands united in grief and support for all those affected by this heart-wrenching tragedy.
Virat Kohli Leads Heartfelt Tributes to Victims of Devastating Train Accident
“Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wish a speedy recovery to the injured,” he wrote.
Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured.
— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) June 3, 2023
Former India Opener and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir Express Condolences to Victims of the Tragic Train Accident, “Devastated by the loss of lives in Odisha. May god give strength to the families of victims. Wishing speedy recovery to those injured. The nation stands with you.”
Devastated by the loss of lives in Odisha. May god give strength to the families of victims. Wishing speedy recovery to those injured. Nation stands with you.
— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) June 3, 2023
Shreyas Iyer Horrified by Disturbing Footage of Odisha Train Tragedy
“Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident,” he tweeted.
Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident 🙏
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) June 3, 2023
Indian Cricket Fraternity on Social Media to Mourn Odisha Train Tragedy
Several other members of the Indian cricket community turned to social media in addition to Kohli and Gambhir to express their condolences on the tragic Odisha train disaster. Here are some of the reactions:
Pained to know about railway accident in Odisha involving Coromandel express and another passenger train. Thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their near and dear ones. Appeal @RailMinIndia & Govt. of Odisha to rescue the passengers at the earliest.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) June 2, 2023
Extremely disheartening to learn about this very unfortunate accident in Odisha.
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) June 3, 2023
I pray for speedy recovery of the injured and offer my sincere condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. https://t.co/zVOr4EqZCD
Heart wrenching news coming from Odisha. My thoughts and prayers for the families who lost their lives in this horrific train accident. #OdishaTrainTragedy
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) June 3, 2023
My heart goes out to each and everyone affected by the train accident in Odisha.
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) June 3, 2023
May God give strength to the grieving families & wishing a swift recovery to those injured.
How the Odisha train accident occurred?
In a shocking turn of events, several coaches of the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express derailed and toppled onto adjacent tracks, as reported by ANI.
Simultaneously, the 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, travelling in the opposite direction on the parallel track, collided with the derailed coaches.
Approximately 12 coaches of the Coromandel Express also derailed and collided with a stationary goods train positioned on the third track. The devastating Odisha train accident occurred at approximately 7 pm on Friday, marking a horrific and fateful moment.
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