PM Modi Condoles Deaths in Lakhimpur Kheri Road Accident, Announces Ex-gratia

GG News Bureau

New Delhi, 28th Sept. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep grief over the deaths in an accident in Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh. He also wished speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.

The Prime Minister has also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakhs to the next of kin of deceased and Rs. 50,000 to those injured in the accident from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

The Prime Minister Office tweeted, “Distressed by the accident in Lakhimpur Kheri, UP. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover quickly. Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”

At least eight persons died and over 25 were injured after a truck and a private bus traveling to Lucknow collided in Lakhimpur Kheri of Uttar Pradesh.

The bus was traveling from Dhaurehra to Lucknow when the accident occurred in the Isanagar Police Station range near Era bridge.

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