2023 Odisha train collision

On 2 June 2023, three trains collided in Balasore district, in the state of Odisha in eastern India. The 12841 Shalimar - MGR Chennai Central Coromandel Express entered the passing loop instead of the main line near Bahanaga Bazar railway station at full speed and collided with a goods train. Due to the high speed of the Coromandel Express, its 21 coaches derailed and three of those collided with the oncoming 12864 SMVT Bengaluru–Howrah SF Express on the adjacent track.