Andhra train accident: Odisha CM expresses grief over passengers’ death, directs officials to extend help
Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the death of some passengers in a train accident between Kantakapali and Almonda Station.
Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the death of some passengers in a train accident between Kantakapali and Almonda Station.
This apart, Patnaik conveyed his deep sympathy to the bereaved families and wished speedy recovery of the injured passengers.
The Chief Minister also has directed the SRC and collectors of Raygada and Koraput to extend immediate help in rescue and relief operations.
It is to be noted here that at least eight persons were killed while over 30 sustained injured following a train accident involved between two passenger trains- one Rayagada passenger and the other Palasa passenger between Kantakapali and Almonda Station in Andhra Pradesh.