At which of the following places, a massive train accident took place in June-2023 (based on information available till 6th June-2023), in which hundreds of people died?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: D. Bahanaga Bazar, Balasore

A massive train accident occurred on June 2, 2023, at Bahanaga Bazar railway station in Balasore district, Odisha. The accident involved the Coromandel Express, SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah Express, and a goods train, making it one of India's deadliest railway disasters.

• Date of accident: June 2, 2023.
• Location: Bahanaga Bazar, Balasore district, Odisha.
• Trains involved:
  • 12841 Coromandel Express (Shalimar-Chennai).
  • 12864 SMVT Bengaluru-Howrah Express.
  • A stationary goods train.
• Cause: Signal failure and incorrect track alignment led to a collision of Coromandel Express with a goods train, derailing several coaches onto an adjacent track, where they were struck by the Bengaluru-Howrah Express.
• Casualties: Over 290 deaths and 900+ injured.
• Investigation: Railway authorities and CBI conducted an inquiry.