Balasore Train Accident

On 2nd June 2023, three trains collided near the city of Balasore, in the state of Odisha. Two passenger trains, the Coromandel Express and the Bengaluru-Howrah SF Express, collided after an initial collision involving a goods train near the Bahanaga Bazar railway station.

Around 288 people were killed and more than 1,175 others were injured in the crash. State Government, NDRF & other forces are on the ground for rescue operations. In this unfortunate & tough time for families of victims & injured, the entire nation stands strong.

Paytm is starting a fundraising campaign for the victims & injured of Balasore Train Accident in partnership with Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund (CMRF) & Paytm Foundation. For every rupee raised, Paytm will donate a rupee, i.e., will match the contribution.

The money raised will be transferred into the bank account of Odisha Chief Minister's Relief Fund. 80G tax can be availed on the amount donated. Receipts can be downloaded from the “Order & Bookings” section in the Paytm app.