Prime Minister Modi Offers Condolences and Financial Aid Following Lakhimpur Kheri Accident
PM condoles UP accident; announces ex-gratia
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over a tragic road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, which claimed 10 lives. He announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 (about $600 USD) for the injured. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also extended his condolences and pledged support for the victims.
- 01The accident occurred around 7:00 AM near Barheta village on the Lakhimpur-Bahraich Highway, involving a head-on collision between a truck and a van.
- 02Prime Minister Modi's condolences were conveyed via a post on X, highlighting the government's commitment to assist the bereaved families.
- 03Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the incident as heartbreaking and issued instructions for immediate assistance to the injured.
- 04Local authorities reported that the injured were promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
- 05An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident is currently underway.
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In a tragic incident in Lakhimpur Kheri district, Uttar Pradesh, a road accident resulted in the deaths of 10 individuals after a head-on collision between a truck and a van on the Lakhimpur-Bahraich Highway at around 7:00 AM. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹2 lakh (approximately $2,400 USD) for the families of the deceased and ₹50,000 (about $600 USD) for those injured. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed his sorrow, calling the incident heartbreaking and instructed local authorities to provide immediate support to the victims. The injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment, while the deceased were sent for post-mortem examinations. An investigation into the accident is ongoing, as officials seek to understand the circumstances that led to this tragic event.
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The financial assistance provided by the government will support the families of the deceased and aid the injured in their recovery.
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