The devastating train accident in Odisha’s Balasore district, claiming the lives of at least 238 people and leaving over 900 injured, has sparked anguish among prominent sportspersons. Former India captain Virat Kohli and Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, along with others, expressed their sorrow over the tragedy. The collision occurred on Friday involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train, making it one of the deadliest train accidents in the country’s history.
Authorities in Bhubaneswar have mobilized significant resources to respond to the situation. Over 200 ambulances, 50 buses, 45 mobile health units, and approximately 1,200 personnel are working tirelessly at the accident site. Various vehicles, including tractors, have been employed to transport the bodies to hospitals.
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The train crash took place near the Bahanaga Baazar station in Balasore district, situated around 250km south of Kolkata and 170km north of Bhubaneswar. It occurred at approximately 7 pm on Friday, prompting the Railway Ministry to initiate a thorough investigation into the incident.
Virat Kohli, who is currently in England with the Indian cricket team preparing for the World Test Championship final against Australia at The Oval starting on June 7, expressed his condolences and wished for the swift recovery of the injured. He conveyed his deep sadness upon hearing about the tragic train accident in Odisha and extended his thoughts and prayers to the families who lost their loved ones. Kohli also expressed his hopes for a speedy recovery for those who sustained injuries in the accident.
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As the nation grapples with the aftermath of this tragic event, the heartfelt messages from renowned sportspersons serve as a reminder of the collective empathy and solidarity that binds the country together during times of adversity. The focus now lies on providing support to the affected families and conducting a thorough investigation to prevent such incidents in the future.
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
Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident 🙏
— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) June 3, 2023
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
Extremely sad hearing about this tragic train accident involving Coromandel Express in Odisha.
Condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for quick recovery of those injured. https://t.co/9foYqHybNa
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) June 3, 2023
