Train tragedy toll reaches 292

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The death toll in the triple train tragedy at Bahanaga in Baleswar district on June 2 reached 292 as a man from West Bengal died at the SCB Medical College Hospital here on Sunday.

The deceased was identified as Paltu Naskar of Kolkata. He was undergoing treatment in the ICU of the hospital after being critically injured in the accident.

Another victim of the train accident from Bihar, identified as Sohim Mansoor, had died at the SCB Hospital on Saturday.

The accident involving Coromandel Express, SMVP-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train had initially claimed 288 lives. Later, four more victims succumbed to their injuries during treatment at the hospital.

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