Balasore:3/6/23:Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today visited the Bahanaga train accident site and took stock of the situation. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was also present during the Chief Minister’s visit. Naveen interacted with the senior officials of the railways and State Government who are overseeing the relief and rescue operations. Also, Naveen visited the District Headquarters Hospital to see the injured. 5T Secretary V K Pandian was present with the Chief Minister during the visit
Speaking to media after visiting the hospital, Naveen said “I am deeply distressed by this extremely tragic train accident. I have to thank the local people, the local teams who have worked overnight to save people from the wreckage. Railway safety should always be given the first preference. The people have been taken to hospital in Balasore also in Cuttack, so that they recover as fast as possible.”
Extremely tragic train accident. I have to thank the local people and local teams who have worked overnight: CM of Odisha @Naveen_Odisha on #BalasoreTrainAccident pic.twitter.com/qL9TdMF61G
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