Odisha Train Tragedy: Mamata-Railway Minister Spar Over Death Toll at Accident Spot

Date:

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that anti-collision was not fitted in the express trains which led to the mishap. She demanded a high-level probe into the accident.

BHUBANESWAR — West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday engaged in a verbal duel at the train accident site in Odisha’s Balasore district.

While interacting with the media, Mamata said she got information that the death toll in the train crash might exceed 500.

At this, Vaishaw, who was standing beside her intervened immediately and said, “As per Odisha government’s data, the death toll is 238.”

In response to the Railway Minister’s reply, the West Bengal CM reiterated the figure claiming that 238 was Friday night’s toll. “Rescue work in three coaches is still not complete, hence the toll would go up further,” she ascertained.

The Chief Minister also said that anti-collision was not fitted in the express trains which led to the mishap. She demanded a high-level probe into the accident.

As per latest official figures, the toll in the train tragedy has increased to 261, while more than 900 are injured.

The injured passengers have been admitted in Gopalpur, Khantapara, Balasore, Bhadrak, Soro and Cuttack SCB hospitals.

Share post:

Popular

More like this
Related

Israel Kills 27 More Gazans as Death Toll Reaches 43,340

More than 102,100 Palestinians injured in Israeli onslaught since...

Ban on Muslim Vendors at Kumbh Mela is Unfair and Divisive: Maulana Razvi

NEW DELHI — Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, President of All...

CJI Chandrachud Set to Deliver Key Verdicts on AMU, UP Madrasa Act Before Retiring

NEW DELHI — With a week's time left to...

Indore Violence Erupted as Firecrackers Were Thrown in Homes: Muslim Victim

The dispute was between the local people. Later, people...