Odisha Train Accident: Odisha CM visits accident spot, takes stock of situation

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik reached the spot of the tragic train derailment in the Balasore district that claimed the lives of 233 people. Patnaik took stock of the situation and said that saving the lives of the injured passengers is now the top priority of the state government.

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik expressed deep concern over the fatal train accident near Balasore, saying that saving the lives of the injured passengers is now the top priority of the state government. Credit: IANS Photo

He also visited the accident site to take stock of the situation as did Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. Credit: IANS Photo

Patnaik visited the Balasore District Hospital and met the people who were injured in the tragedy. Credit: IANS Photo

The toll in the disastrous railway accident in Odisha has risen to 261 and rescue operations at the site have been completed. Credit: IANS Photo

CM Patnaik greets the injured passengers at the Balasore hospital in Odisha. Credit: IANS Photo