Odisha train accident: PM Modi inspects collision site with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inspected the ground situation at the site of the triple-train accident site in Balasore's Odisha.

He was accompanied by Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan who hails from Odisha. 261 people have died after 3 trains collided on Friday evening.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inspected the triple train accident site at Bahanaga in Odisha’s Balasore district to take stock of relief operations.

The Prime Minister spoke to the Cabinet Secretary and Health Minister from the site.

He asked them to ensure all help needed is provided to the injured and their families, said officials.

PM Modi also said that special care must be taken to ensure that the bereaved families don’t face inconvenience and that those affected keep getting the assistance they require.

During the visit, he also interacted with Odisha’s Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Pramila Mallik as well as the local police chief.

He also inquired about the progress of restoration work launched at the mishap site.

Before reaching the accident site at Bahanaga Bazar, the PM had chaired a high-level meeting in New Delhi on the train accident.

(with PTI inputs)