Train Accident: CM Naveen Takes Stock of Situation at SRC Office, To Visit Balasore Tomorrow 

Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today expressed deep concern over disaster train accident near Balasore and said that saving lives of injured passengers is now top priority of the Government.

The Chief Minister visited the SRC Office in the evening and took stock of the situation.

Speaking to media persons the CM said that our first priority is to take injured persons to hospitals and save their lives.

He will visit the accident site tomorrow morning and review the situation on spot.

Chief Secretary PK Jena informed the Chief Minister about the situation.

The CM had earlier deputed Revenue Minister and a team of top officers to the spot to monitor and expedite rescue operation.

Development Commissioner Anu Garg, Secretary to CM (5T) VK Pandian, Information & PR Secretary Sanjay Singh, Transport Secretary Usha Padhee were present.