The accident is one of the deadliest in India in recent times
At least 275 people were killed and nearly 1,000 injured when the Coromandel Express derailed in Odisha’s Balasore district on Friday evening, resulting in three train accidents – the worst in the country in the last two decades.
Since the horrific tragedy, there has been an outpouring of condolences from all over the world for the victims. King Charles of Britain also sent a condolence message to President Draupadi Murmu on the death of people in three train accidents today.
King Charles said he and the Queen were “most shocked and saddened” by the “horrible accident” outside Balasore. “I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of all those who have tragically lost their lives,” he said.
A post shared by the royal family on Instagram read, “The King has sent a condolence message to the President of India following the train accident in Odisha.”
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The full message read, “Both me and my wife are deeply shocked and saddened by the news of such a horrific accident outside Balasore. I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in this accident.” Tragically lost his life.” I hope you know what a special place India and the people of India hold in our hearts. I have particularly fond memories of visiting Odisha in 1980 and meeting some of the people there on that occasion.
“Therefore, I pray that you may be able to express our special thoughts to the people of Odisha, as well as our heartfelt prayers and sympathies to all those affected by this horrific tragedy.”
other global leaders including US President, Chinese President and PremierThe President of France, the Prime Ministers of Japan and the United Kingdom have also expressed their condolences regarding the train accident.
accident, one of Deadliest in India In recent times, the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train have been added. Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has announced a compensation of Rs 10 lakh for those who died in the accident, Rs 2 lakh for seriously injured and Rs 50,000 for those with minor injuries.