Details of Coromandel Express Accident: Triple Train Derailment and Collision in Odisha
The train crash took place near the Bahanaga Baazar station, located in the Balasore district of Odisha. The station is situated approximately 250 km south of Kolkata and about 170 km north of Bhubaneswar. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. on June 2.
In response to the tragic accident, the Indian Railways has initiated a probe into the incident. A.M. Chowdhary, Commissioner Railway Safety for the South East Circle, has been appointed to lead the investigation. The purpose of the investigation is to determine the causes and contributing factors behind the derailment and collision.
The probe aims to shed light on aspects such as track conditions, signaling systems, operational procedures, and potential human error. Through a comprehensive examination of these factors, the investigati...