Suryaa National Desk: Surya Braking & National Desk, New Delhi: The Prime Minister has expressed concern over the fatal road accident that took place near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday morning. Surya Braking & National Desk, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed shock over the fatal road accident that took place near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Expressing deep grief over the loss of life when a speeding truck rammed into the devotees waiting near the temple, the Prime Minister expressed his deepest condolences to the bereaved families. He prayed for the speedy recovery of around forty injured people who were injured in the accident.
The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) has officially announced an ex-gratia financial assistance of ₹2 lakh each to the families of those who lost their lives in the accident and ₹50,000 to those seriously injured from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF). Officials revealed that the local authorities and rescue teams have stepped up rescue operations at the accident site and the state government is taking all measures to provide better treatment to the injured.