Maharashtra: CM Shinde announces ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh to families of 12 killed in Samriddhi Highway accident

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 15 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has expressed condolence over the death of 12 persons killed in a collision between a tempo and truck near Vaijapur on the Mumbai-Nagpur Samriddhi Highway at midnight.

He announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in this accident and directed the administration to provide proper treatment to the injured at government expense.

“12 people died and 15 were injured when a tempo collided with a truck near Jambargaon toll booth at midnight. All these passengers were from the Nashik area. As soon as the accident occurred, rescue work was started immediately, the Chief Minister also took information about it and also gave instructions to investigate the exact cause of the accident and take action against the culprits,” stated the CMO release.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadanvis also expressed grief over the accident.

Devendra Fadanvis posted on X, “A very unfortunate incident where 12 people died in an accident involving a private vehicle, a truck near Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar. I pay my heartfelt tribute to him. Out of the 20 injured, 14 have been admitted to Ghati Hospital and the Collector and other officials have reached there themselves. 6 injured are being treated at Vaijapur Hospital. I pray to God for early relief to the injured. Instructions have been given to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased and treat the injured at government expense.”