Tragedy in Mirzapur: A Wake-Up Call
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences for the multi-vehicle collision in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur, which killed eleven people, including children. He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. The incident was likely caused by truck brake failure.
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A tragedy unfolded in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, as a multi-vehicle collision claimed eleven lives, including children, prompting a wave of grief across the nation. Suspected brake failure in a truck caused the devastating accident on Wednesday night.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, acknowledging the depth of the tragedy, expressed his heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones. He assured swift action and support through a post on X, sympathizing with the victims and wishing for the speedy recovery of those injured.
To aid the grieving families, Modi announced that Rs 2 lakh would be provided to the next of kin of the deceased from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund, alongside Rs 50,000 for those injured. This financial assistance aims to mitigate the immediate distress faced by the affected families.
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