Virat Kohli Saddened by Tragic Train Accident in Odisha
Team India star cricketer Virat Kohli has expressed his deep sorrow over the recent train accident in Balasore, Odisha, in which at least 238 people lost their lives and around 900 were injured. This has been the deadliest rail tragedy to hit the nation in more than two decades.
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High-Level Committee to Investigate Rail Accident
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that a high-level committee will be formed to investigate the incident. The committee will look into the cause of the crash, which was caused by the collision of three trains – Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, and a cargo train.
Rescue Efforts Underway
All hospitals in the surrounding areas have been placed on alert, and rescue operations are in progress. Four units of the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, three NDRF units, more than 15 fire rescue teams, and 30 medical professionals are on the scene to help the victims.
Conclusion
The tragic train accident in Balasore, Odisha has left the nation in shock. Virat Kohli, along with the entire Indian cricket team, has conveyed their condolences to the families of the victims and offered their support to the rescue efforts. A high-level committee will be formed to investigate the cause of the crash and ensure that such an accident does not occur in the future.