Odisha train tragedy: A survivor's account of the horror
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Odisha train wreck 4th deadliest
In the fourth deadliest train wreck in India, nearly 300 people were killed and hundreds of others were left injured when one train derailed, before another one came and rammed into it, all within a few minutes. The Army, Air Force and rescue workers were mobilised to save those who were trapped. The incident has left a permanent hole of horror in India's memory.
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The lucky ones
While the accident killed hundreds, few lucky people were left "unscathed". Twitter user Anubhav Das, who was among the lucky ones that escaped the injuries and much more, narrated the incident and how it unfolded.
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A passenger's tale
"As a passenger on the Coromandel Express from Howrah to Chennai, I am extremely thankful to have escaped unscathed. It probably is the biggest train accident related incident. Thread of how the incident unfolded," Das said in a series of tweets.
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Initial impressions
"Three trains were involved in the accident - Coromandel Express 12841, Yesvantpur - Howrah SF and a goods train. Initial impressions are that the Coromandel express derailed and collided with the Goods train (parked on the loop track on the side)," he continued.
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All destroyed
"Subsequently the derailed coaches hit the oncoming Yesvantpur express on the nearby track. 3 general coaches of Yesvantpur express are completely damaged and derailed. Almost 13 coaches of Coromandel express including General, Sleeper, AC 3 tier and AC 2 tier are completely damaged," he said.
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No exaggeration
"Not to exaggerate but I have myself witnessed more than 200-250 deaths. Families crushed away, limbless bodies and a bloodbath on the train tracks. It was a sight that I will never forget. God help the families. My condolences," Das recalled.