On 03rd June 2023, the triple train collision occurred in Balasore district, Odisha where Shalimar - Chennai Coromandel Superfast Express, Howrah-Yesvantpur Superfast Express and one goods train collided with each other. 09 NDRF rescue teams were immediately mobilized to the incident site.
Due to its prompt and specialized response, NDRF was able to evacuate 44 precious lives and retrieve 121 dead bodies.
Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi also visited the incident site of the Balasore Train tragedy and took stock of the situation with NDRF Rescuers.