In Pictures | Deadly Odisha train accident

The death toll in the tragic train derailment in Odisha's Balasore district has crossed over 280 and thousands have been injured in Odisha. The accident is being described as the country's worst train accident this century. Three trains are believed to have been involved in the collision. Here are some ground-zero pictures that capture the horror and shock.

The damaged carriages at the accident site near Balasore in Bhubaneswar. Credit: PTI Photo

Reportedly, a total of 17 coaches of two trains were derailed in the deadly accident. Credit: PTI Photo

Ground zero pictures showed completely smashed train compartments with survivors trapped in the mangled wreckage. Credit: PTI Photo

From a vantage point high above the ground, the accident site looked as if a powerful whirlwind had thrown the coaches on top of each other. Credit: PTI Photo

Closer to the ground, bloodied and disfigured bodies lay enmeshed with each other, creating a grotesque sight. Credit: PTI Photo

Gas cutters were used to extricate the bodies from under the derailed coaches. Credit: PTI Photo

An injured being rescued following an accident involving Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Express and a goods train, in Balasore, Odisha. Credit: PTI Photo

The damaged carriages at the accident site near Balasore in Odisha. Credit: PTI Photo