Officials from the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) leading the rescue efforts after a collision occurred between the passenger train and a freight train in Odisha's Balasore district on Friday (June 2), leaving at least 233 people dead and 900 injured.

In the video, rescuers cut through the train coaches to extricate trapped passengers and climbed atop the wreckage to save those stranded.

According to Railway Spokesperson Amitabh Sharma, the rescue operation has been declared complete. However, Narendra Singh, IG Operation of NDRF, stated that the operation is still ongoing.

As of now, the state government has reported 238 fatalities and over 900 injuries. Singh expressed hope that the operation would be concluded by evening.

NDRF deployed nine teams, seven from Odisha and two from West Bengal, to facilitate the rescue efforts. The majority of surviving victims have been transported to nearby hospitals for necessary medical attention.

The rescue teams employed heavy machinery, including cranes and bulldozers, to lift the mangled coaches and rescue victims trapped within. Alongside the NDRF, the scene was teeming with the presence of police personnel, doctors, ambulances, and fire officials. The Indian Air Force (IAF) also deployed 17 helicopters to aid in relief and rescue operations.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that a comprehensive "high-level enquiry" would be conducted to determine the cause of this devastating accident. He further assured that ex gratia compensation would be provided to the victims' families. The kin of the deceased will receive Rs 10 lakh (approximately USD 12,135.80), while those who sustained serious injuries will be granted Rs 2 lakh (approximately USD 2,427.16). Compensation of Rs 50,000 (approximately USD 606.78) will be provided to individuals with minor injuries.

The operation to rescue the victims of the devastating train accident in eastern India's Odisha was completed.

The accident sent shockwaves throughout the nation as the three trains were involved in the horrific accident in Bahanaga Bazar in Balasore district on June 2.

Visuals showed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) officials at work as they rescued the victims trapped in the coaches of the trains. They cut through the coaches on some occasions to take out the passengers. The officials also climbed on top of these broken coaches to save the victims who were stranded. According to a report, the rescue operation has been completed, as informed by Amitabh Sharma, the Railway Spokesperson. However, Narendra Singh, IG Operation of NDRF, said, "Operation is still continuing. So far the state govt has announced 238 dead and more than 900 injured. Hopefully, by today evening, we should be able to close the operation. NDRF has nine teams there - seven from Odisha and two from West Bengal. Almost all the live victims have been sent to hospital so nine teams are sufficient." The injured have been sent to nearby hospitals for treatment.

This shocking train accident has left 900 people injured and 288 dead. It was also learnt that huge cranes and bulldozers were used to raise these shattered coaches to save the victims. Apart from the NDRF, several policemen, doctors and ambulances were also present at the spot of this accident along with fire officials. The Indian Air Force (IAF) also positioned 17 helicopters for relief and rescue.

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that a 'high-level enquiry' would be done to ascertain the cause of this devastating accident. He also announced ex-gratia compensation for the victims. The kins of the deceased would receive Rs 10 lakh (USD 12135.80) for the deceased. Rs 2 lakh ($2427.16) would be given to those seriously injured. Those who sustained minor injuries would receive Rs 50,000 (USD 606.78) as compensation.