Odisha train accident: Sonu Sood, Chiranjeevi, Salman Khan, Jr NTR offer condolences
More than 280 people have already died as a result of the Coromandal Express train accident. Salman Khan, Jr. NTR, and other Indian actors send their condolences.
FollowOn June 2, the Coromandel Express, which travels from West Bengal's Shalimar Station to Chennai, collided with an Odisha-bound train's wrecked coach. More than 280 individuals have already died as a result of the tragedy, and over 900 more are said to have been hurt. Rescue efforts are in progress.
WHAT DID CELEBRITIES SAY? Salman Khan wrote, "Really saddened to hear abt the accident,May God rest the souls of the deceased in peace,Protect n give strength to the families n the injured from this unfortunate accident." Jr NTR said, “Heartfelt condolences to the families and their loved ones affected by the tragic train accident. My thoughts are with each and every person affected by this devastating incident. May strength and support surround them during this difficult time."
Telugu actor Ghanta Naveen Babu, known professionally by his screen name Nani, tweeted: So many lives lost. So many injured 💔
Shocked and heartbroken to hear the news of the tragic accident.
Veteran actor Kamal Hassan tweeted:
ஒடிசா மாநிலம் பாலசோர் அருகே இரு பயணிகள் ரயில்களும், ஒரு சரக்கு ரயிலும் மோதிக் கொண்ட விபத்தில் 280-க்கும் மேற்பட்டோர் உயிரிழந்ததும், ஆயிரத்துக்கும் மேற்பட்டோர் காயமடைந்துள்ளதும் மிகுந்த வேதனையையும், அதிர்ச்சியையும் அளிக்கிறது.
நாட்டையே உலுக்கியுள்ள இந்த விபத்தில் தமிழகத்தைச் சேர்ந்தவர்களும் பெருமளவில் பாதிக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது நம் வேதனையை அதிகரிக்கிறது. உயிரிழந்தோர் குடும்பத்தினருக்கு ஆழ்ந்த இரங்கல்களைத் தெரிவித்துக் கொள்கிறேன். காயமடைந்தவர்கள் விரைவில் குணமடைய வேண்டுமென விழைகிறேன்.
உலகம் முழுவதும் அதிர்வலைகளை ஏற்படுத்தியுள்ள இந்த ரயில் விபத்து, இந்திய வரலாற்றின் மாபெரும் துயரங்களில் ஒன்றாக மாறியிருக்கிறது. பாதிக்கப்பட்டவர்கள், விபத்தின் தாக்கத்தில் இருந்து மீள தேச மக்கள் அனைவரும் துணை நிற்போம்.(
The collision of two passenger trains and a freight train near Balasore in Odisha has left more than 280 people dead and more than a thousand injured. In this accident that has shaken the country, the people of Tamil Nadu have also suffered a lot, which adds to our pain. My deepest condolences to the bereaved families. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. This train accident, which has caused shockwaves around the world, has become one of the greatest tragedies in Indian history. Let us support the victims and the people of the country to recover from the impact of the accident.)
Actor and Member of Parliament Kirron Kher, in her tweet, prayed for the speedy rcovery of the injured. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri wrote, “Tragic and very shameful. How can 3 trains be involved in this age and time? Who is answerable? Prayers for all the families. Om shanti..”
Chiranjeevi penned an emotional note for his fans and wrote: “Utterly shocked at the tragic Coromandel express accident in Orissa and the huge loss of lives! My heart goes out to the bereaved families. I understand there is an urgent demand for blood units to save lives. Appeal to all our fans and good samaritans in the nearby areas to extend all possible assistance for donating life saving blood units." Priya Anand called this “devastating” and added, “Unacceptable negligence.”
ABOUT THE ACCIDENT: According to Pradeep Jena, chief secretary of Odisha, a third goods train was also involved in this incident, making it a triple-train accident. In the Balasore district, the crash happened close to the Bahanaga railway station. As soon as the news spread online, a number of actors flocked to Twitter to express their sympathies and urge followers to lend a hand to those in need.
