Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the deaths in a truck accident in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, and announced ex gratia assistance for the victims’ families.
Thirteen people were killed and nearly 40 others injured when a truck crashed into devotees waiting near a temple early Sunday.
“Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Modi said in a post on X.
The Prime Minister announced an ex gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased person. Those injured will receive ₹50,000 each.