A major train accident took place on Friday near Bahanaga railway station in Balasore district of Odisha. Coromandel Express, Duronto Express and goods train collided near the station. According to officials, at least fifty people have died in the accident, while more than three hundred and fifty people have been injured. Search and rescue operation teams have reached the spot.
Teams have reached the spot for search and rescue operation. The collision of the trains was so strong that the Coromandel Express derailed and several of its coaches rammed into the goods train.

In the collision of three trains, Duronto Express first collided with the goods train, then the Coromandel also came and collided. It can be seen in the pictures that the engine of the train has climbed over the coaches of the goods train.
The Railway Ministry has announced compensation for the next of kin of the deceased. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav announced an ex-gratia of Rs 10 lakh to the next of kin of the deceased, Rs 2 lakh to the seriously injured and Rs 50,000 to those with minor injuries.

The Office of the Special Relief Commissioner informed that the Balasore Collector has also been informed to reach the spot to make all necessary arrangements and also inform the SRC if any additional help is required from the state level.