Odisha train accident: CM Patnaik informed PM Modi about the situation

Bhubaneswar (IANS) | Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on phone on Sunday morning and briefed him about the latest situation, especially the treatment of train accident victims. The Chief Minister assured that all possible steps have been taken to save the lives of the injured passengers in various hospitals of Odisha, the CMO said in a statement.

It states, doctors and medical students are trying their best to save lives. Doctors, students and common people are coming forward to donate blood for the injured.

We follow a policy that underlines ‘every life is precious’, Patnaik said. From rescue operation to taking the injured to the hospital, arranging for treatment, we are leaving no stone unturned to save lives.

Elaborating on the latest situation, he said that 1,175 patients were admitted in various hospitals, out of which 793 have been discharged. The condition of most of the injured patients is stable, he said.

CM Patnaik informed PM Modi that, at present, 382 passengers are now undergoing treatment in various government and private hospitals.

The Prime Minister thanked the Chief Minister, Government of Odisha for their prompt and efficient action during the crisis. The PM said, ‘The Center is ready for any kind of help if needed.’

PM Modi also praised the people of Odisha for their cooperation and timely help in this hour of crisis.

–IANS