In a very tragic incident, three trains collided in Balasore, Odisha, which has left at least 280 people and rising dead, and more than 900 injured. The accident took place on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest accidents in India's history.
With the crisis garnering national and international importance, many sporting personalities of India have shared their condolences for the bereaved, including the likes of former India captain Virat Kohli and Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra, among several other sportspersons.
Officials in Bhubaneswar said 200 ambulances, 50 buses and 45 mobile health units were working at the accident site, besides 1,200 personnel. The bodies were being taken to the hospitals in all kinds of vehicles, including tractors.
"Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wish a speedy recovery to the injured," Kohli shared on Twitter.
"Heartbreaking news from Odisha about the devastating train accident. My heart goes out to all those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please, let's all extend our support and prayers to them. May the injured recover swiftly," said Abhinav Bindra.
Even Olympic Gold medalist and prominent athlete Neeraj Chopra joined in the condolences.
Here are some of the other reactions on Twitter in solidarity with the victims.
