The devastating train accident in Odisha has left the nation in shock, and Bollywood celebrities have taken to social media to express their profound sadness. The collision between Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, and a goods train has claimed the lives of at least 238 people, with over 900 others injured. This tragic incident is being deemed as the deadliest rail accident in India in over two decades.
Prominent figures such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Parineeti Chopra, Jr. NTR, and Sunny Deol, among many others, have expressed their condolences and shared heartfelt messages for the victims and their families. The entire nation stands united in mourning this immense loss.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to express his distress, stating, “Distressed by the train accident in Odisha. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. Spoke to Railway Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw and took stock of the situation. Rescue ops are underway at the site of the mishap, and all possible assistance is being given to those affected.”
The tragic incident has prompted Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik to declare one-day state mourning, reflecting the magnitude of the tragedy. Rescue operations are currently in progress to aid those affected by the accident.
As the nation mourns the loss of lives in this catastrophic event, it is a reminder of the need for improved safety measures and infrastructure in the country’s railway systems. The outpouring of grief from Bollywood celebrities underscores the unity and compassion that binds the nation during times of immense sorrow.
Tweet by PM: https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1664665463450918913?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664665463450918913%7Ctwgr%5Eb2402f64382a6e563539f9fa993e2594296faba6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollywoodhungama.com%2Fnews%2Fbollywood%2Fodisha-train-accident-salman-khan-jr-ntr-akshay-kumar-parineeti-chopra-others-express-grief-tragic-collision%2F
Tweet by Salman Khan: https://twitter.com/BeingSalmanKhan/status/1664858092755095555?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664858092755095555%7Ctwgr%5Eb2402f64382a6e563539f9fa993e2594296faba6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollywoodhungama.com%2Fnews%2Fbollywood%2Fodisha-train-accident-salman-khan-jr-ntr-akshay-kumar-parineeti-chopra-others-express-grief-tragic-collision%2F
Tweet by Parineeti Chopra: https://twitter.com/ParineetiChopra/status/1664863237324832768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664863237324832768%7Ctwgr%5Eb2402f64382a6e563539f9fa993e2594296faba6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollywoodhungama.com%2Fnews%2Fbollywood%2Fodisha-train-accident-salman-khan-jr-ntr-akshay-kumar-parineeti-chopra-others-express-grief-tragic-collision%2F
Tweet By Akshay Kumar: https://twitter.com/akshaykumar/status/1664867860643205121?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664867860643205121%7Ctwgr%5Eb2402f64382a6e563539f9fa993e2594296faba6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollywoodhungama.com%2Fnews%2Fbollywood%2Fodisha-train-accident-salman-khan-jr-ntr-akshay-kumar-parineeti-chopra-others-express-grief-tragic-collision%2F
Tweet by Sunny Deol: https://twitter.com/iamsunnydeol/status/1664840449343864832?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1664840449343864832%7Ctwgr%5Eb2402f64382a6e563539f9fa993e2594296faba6%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bollywoodhungama.com%2Fnews%2Fbollywood%2Fodisha-train-accident-salman-khan-jr-ntr-akshay-kumar-parineeti-chopra-others-express-grief-tragic-collision%2F
