Many Indian greats like cricketer Virat Kohli, Junior NTR, Allu Arjun, megastar Chiranjeevi, among several other sportsmen and celebrities, expressed grief and sent their condolences over the tragic train mishap in Odisha that has claimed the lives of 261 people so far.
The train crash involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since the Independence.
Kohli, who is currently in England with team India for World Test Championship (WTC) against Australia at The Oval, sent love for Odisha and wished speedy recovery to the injured.
“Saddened to hear about the tragic train accident in Odisha. My thoughts and prayers go out to the families who lost their loved ones and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured,” wrote Virat Kohli on Twitter.
Similarly, India’s Olympic gold medallist, rifle shooter Abhinav Bindra wrote, “Heartbreaking news from Odisha about the devastating train accident. My heart goes out to all those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. Please, let's all extend our support and prayers to them. May the injured recover swiftly.”
Cricketer Shreyas Iyer wrote, “Shocking visuals from Odisha. Praying for those affected by the tragic train accident.”
“Extremely sad hearing about this tragic train accident involving Coromandel Express in Odisha. Condolences to all families who have lost their loved ones and prayers for quick recovery of those injured,” wrote former opener Sehwag.
Megastar Chiranjeevi stated: "Utterly shocked at the tragic Coromandel express accident in Orissa and the huge loss of lives! My heart goes out to the bereaved families."
"I understand there is an urgent demand for blood units to save lives. Appeal to all our fans and good samaritans in the nearby areas to extend all possible assistance for donating life-saving blood units."
Junior NTR stated: "Heartfelt condolences to the families and their loved ones affected by the tragic train accident."
"My thoughts are with each and every person affected by this devastating incident. May strength and support surround them during this difficult time."
Stylish star Allu Arjun wrote, "Shocked & heart broken by the tragic train accident in Odisha. My condolences to the families who have suffered the loss of their loved ones. Sending heartfelt prayers for the recovery of those who were injured."
“Really saddened to hear abt the accident, May God rest the souls of the deceased in peace, Protect n give strength to the families n the injured from this unfortunate accident,” wrote superstar Salman Khan.