Bhubaneswar, June 4 (UNI) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi about the latest situation, particularly on the treatment of Odisha rail accident victims.
Patnaik has assured that all possible steps have been taken to save the lives of injured passengers in different hospitals of Odisha.
The doctors, medical students are doing their best they can to save lives. Doctors, students and common people are coming forward to donate blood for the injured persons, he said.
Stating that 'Every Life is Precious,' he said that starting from the rescue operation to carrying the injured to hospitals, and making arrangements for treatment, we are leaving no stone unturned to save lives.
Detailing the latest situation, the Chief Minister said that as many as 1175 patients are admitted to various hospitals, out of which 793 have already been discharged and most of the injured patients are in stable condition, he added.
Currently, 382 passengers are undergoing treatment in various government and private hospitals, Naveen informed the Prime Minister over phone.
The Prime Minister thanked the Chief Minister, Odisha government for the prompt and efficient action during the crisis and said the centre is ready to provide any kind of assistance if required.
He also praised the people of Odisha for the kind of support and timely help in this hour of crisis.
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