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New Delhi, October 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the death of 11 people in the Andhra Pradesh bus fire incident and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each for the families of the deceased.
At least 11 people were killed when a Volvo bus caught fire and turned into ashes after colliding with a two-wheeler in Andhra Pradesh’s Kurnool early Friday. About 40 people were traveling in the bus going from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. The bus accident happened near Ulindakonda in the district.
Expressing grief, the Prime Minister’s Office posted on Twitter, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to an accident in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families at this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
The PMO announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 would be given to the injured.
Earlier, President Draupadi Murmu and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed deep grief over the tragic bus incident. Both leaders described the incident as “extremely unfortunate” and expressed condolences to the bereaved families.
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Vice President Radhakrishnan also shared his condolences on Twitter, saying, “Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Expressing grief over the incident, Chandrababu Naidu said, “I am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district. My heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones. Government officials will provide all possible assistance to the injured and the affected families.”
The horrific accident occurred near Chinnatekur in Kallur mandal of Kurnool district when a private Volvo bus caught fire, killing several people.
The bus was going from Bengaluru to Hyderabad when it caught fire after the accident.
According to initial reports, there were around 40 passengers on board the bus at the time of the incident. At least 19 passengers reportedly managed to escape with minor injuries by storming the emergency exit, but the bus was completely destroyed in the fire.
As soon as the news was received, Andhra Pradesh State Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramaprasad Reddy reached the spot. Expressing deep grief, he said, “The loss of so many lives is truly heartbreaking.” He directed officials to shift the injured to Kurnool hospital and ensure best possible medical care.
–IANS
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