Anubhav Das, a passenger on the Coromandel Express that was involved in a horrific triple train crash on Friday, 2 June, has posted an eyewitness account of the tragedy on Twitter.
In a series of tweets, Das has described how the accident unfolded.
“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.
“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 said.
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Das said the derailed coaches were subsequently hit by the oncoming Yesvanthpur Express on a nearby track.
In one of the tweets, he said: “3 general coaches of Yesvanthpur 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.
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 1/n
— Anubhav Das (@anubhav2das) June 2, 2023
“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.”
At least 238 people have been killed and more than 900 injured in the train crash, according to officials.
Also read: More than 235 dead as three trains collide in Odisha
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