In a major accident reported in Maharashtra’s Nashik city, at least 11 people were killed , while 24 others sustained burn injuries after a bus hit a truck and caught fire. According to the details, the incident was reported at nearly 5 am on Saturday.
Officials said the bus caught fire on Aurangabad road in the city. The private bus, a ‘sleeper’ coach, was carrying more than 30 passengers at the time of the incident. It hit the truck at Nandur Naka and caught fire in a few minutes, an official said.
The exact number of casualties in the incident was yet not confirmed, police said, adding a confirmation from doctors was awaited.
Meanwhile, Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced an ex gratia of Rs 5 lakhs each to the next of kin of those who died in this incident.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakhs from PMNRF to the next of kin of each of the deceased due to the bus fire in Nashik.
Anguished by the bus tragedy in Nashik. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones in this mishap. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 8, 2022
The injured would be given Rs 50,000, a statement by the prime minister’s office read.
