The death toll in the Coromandel Express train collision in Balasore, Odisha state is increasing. The Railway Department, which had initially announced 233, has revealed that it has increased to 288. The number of people injured in this incident also increased. Initially 900, the number has crossed 1,000. The death toll in the train accident is expected to rise. In the evening, however, it will be clear how many people have lost their lives and how many people have been injured.
On the one hand, the relief efforts are continuing. Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik is closely monitoring. Inquiring from time to time. The injured and victims were shifted to nearby hospitals in Balasore district. Others are trying to move to the state capital. Odisha Fire Services Director Sudhansh Sarangi expressed that he had never seen such an accident in his life.
The central and state governments have already announced financial assistance to the dead and victims. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep shock over the Odisha train accident. The bereaved families will each get Rs. 2 lakhs and each of the injured Rs. 50 thousand was announced. CMs of other states have also come forward to help.