The Odisha Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) informed in a statement that CM Patnaik assured that all possible steps were being taken to save the lives of injured passengers in different hospitals in Odisha.
He said that the doctors and medical students are doing their best to save lives and common people are also coming forward to donate blood for the victims.
“Saying that we follow a policy that underlines ‘Every Life is Precious,’ CM Patnaik said that starting from the rescue operation to carrying injured to hospitals, making arrangements for treatment, we are leaving no stone unturned to save lives,” the CMO statement read.
He said that as many as 1,175 patients were admitted in various hospitals, out of which 793 have been discharged. Most of the injured patients are in stable condition, he added.
Currently, 382 victims are undergoing treatment in various government and private hospitals, the CM informed.
“The Prime Minister thanked the CM Patnaik and Odisha government for the prompt and efficient action during the crisis. He also assured that the centre is ready to provide any kind of assistance if required,” the statement added.
