Odisha train accident: North Western Railway issues helpline numbers

Jaipur: In view of the train accident in the Balasore district of Odisha, the North Western Railway has issued helpline numbers for the convenience of passengers.

A spokesperson said that passengers or the general public can get related information on numbers 0141-2725806 and 0141-2725804.

Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra and Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot have expressed grief over the tragic accident that took place on Friday evening.

The accident involving three trains -- Coromandel Express, Yesvantpur-Howrah Express and a goods train -- killed at least 261 people and injured more than 900, in one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.