Over 1,000 lives saved by Odisha people in Balasore train crash: Patnaik
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday claimed that the people of the state have saved over 1,000 human lives in the Balasore train crash as they swung into action immediately after the accident.
People providing support to rescue operations and the long queues for blood donation are "sights rare but invaluable".
He was speaking at a function where 1,205 medical officers joined the state government.
After observing one-minute silence in memory of those who lost their lives in the tragedy, Patnaik said the efforts of locals have manifested the compassion and humanity of the people of Odisha.
"Doctors, medical students, general public, and all had one thing in mind - Let's save life as many as we can. And we have saved more than a thousand lives. People providing support to rescue operations and the long queues for blood donation are sights rare but invaluable. I am proud of my people. I am proud of Odisha," the chief minister said.
Recalling the train accident, the CM said