5 Coaches of Coromandel Express Derail in Balasore; Several Feared Dead, Rescue Op Underway

Several people are feared dead after five bogies of Coromandel Express 12841 derailed along with Yesvantpur Express at Bahanaga Market Area, near Bahanaga station near Soro of Balasore district in Odisha, according to reports on Friday.

Special Relief Commissioner Office in a statement said, “An Express Train met with an accident near Bahanaga railway station in Balasore district. Teams have left for the spot for search and rescue operation. Collector, Balasore has also been directed to reach the spot to make all necessary arrangements and intimate the SRC if any additional help is required from the state level.”