CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident

New Delhi/Balasore, Jun 6 (PTI) A CBI team on Tuesday began investigating allegations of criminal negligence leading to the Balasore railway accident involving three trains, with officials saying the agency may take views of rail safety experts to get to the bottom of the case.

A team of six CBI officials led by Joint Director Special Crime Viplav Kumar Choudhry reached the accident site at Bahanaga Bazar Railway Station on Tuesday. The team was accompanied by railway officials, they said.

The team inspected the main line and loop line and also went to the signal room where it met railway officials.