Over 260 people died and around 900 were injured in a deadliest three-train collision which took place on Friday evening, in Odisha's Balasore. The country has witnessed several tragic train accidents before also that have resulted in significant loss of life.
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On August 20, 1995, Purushottam Express collided with Kalindi Express near Firozabad in Uttar Pradesh. The accident claimed the lives of around 358 people.
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On August 2, 1999, Brahmaputra Mail collided with the Awadh-Assam Express near Gaisal in Assam. The accident resulted in the deaths of approximately 290 people.
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The train tragedy took place on November 26, 1998 when Jammu Tawi-Sealdah Express collided with Kalindi Express near Khanna in Punjab, which resulted in the deaths of around 212 lives.
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On July 8, 1981, Island Express collided with a local passenger train near Peruman in Kerala. Approximately 150 people lost their lives in the accident.
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On November 20, 2016, Indore–Patna Express derailed near Pukhrayan in Uttar Pradesh. The accident claimed at least 150 deaths and more than 150 sustained injuries.
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