‘Root’ of deadly India train crash will be investigated so it ‘never happens’ again, minister says

India's railway minister said the deadly passenger train crash that has so far claimed almost 300 lives will be investigated "to the root" to ensure it "never happens" again. Speaking from the scene of the June 2 deadly Odisha collision that left more than 900 people injured, Ashwini Vaishnaw said: "The rescue operation has been completed and restoration work has started. "We will go to the root cause of this accident and make sure such an accident never happens again." The minister said the "biggest need of the hour" was for everyone to vacate the area surrounding the crash and advised people to "stay away from the heavy machines deployed for restoration work." His comments come after rescue workers were filmed combing the mangled wreckage of the trains for survivors. Aerial footage captured the extent of the collision, showing damaged and derailed carriages strewn meters from the site. 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