India: Search dogs comb wreckage for survivors of deadly train crash

Search dogs combed the wreckage for survivors of the deadliest train crash in two decades. Survivors of one of India’s deadliest train crashes that left hundreds dead and injured have recalled “nightmare” scenes after two passenger locomotives collided in India’s eastern state of Odisha. Lawmakers from India’s opposition political parties demanded answers on what led to the crash and called for the resignation of railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. At least 288 people have died in the accident, a railway official said on Saturday afternoon. Around 900 people were injured, an official has said. Watch more videos at the Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB