India: Aerial visuals over scene of Odisha train accident show extent of deadly collision

Aerial footage captured above the scene of the deadly India train crash shows the extent of the incident that has killed almost 300 people. Mangled and derailed train carriages are seen strewn across the ground as rescue workers continue to search the site. Nearly 300 people have died and hundreds more were left injured after two passenger trains crashed into each other in India’s eastern state of Odisha around 7pm yesterday, June 2. Footage from the scene shows the damaged carriages derailed and laying on their sides both near the tracks and meters away. This morning, India’s Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said: “The rescue operation has been completed and restoration work has started. “We will thoroughly investigate this incident and will ensure such incidents don’t happen in future.” Watch more videos at the Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: Videos, daily editorial and more: Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: Like The Independent on Facebook: Follow The Independent on Twitter: Follow The Independent on Instagram: Download the iOS & Android app: Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: