Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed his condolences over the tragic accident on the Bavla-Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad and announced ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from Prime Ministers National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50, 000 to the injured.In Ahmedabad, an incident has killed a total of 10 people, including five women and three children, while two others have sustained injuries on Friday after the collision of a vehicle carrying 23 people rammed in a truck.Pained by the road mishap on the Bavla – Bagodara highway in Ahmedabad district. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF will be…— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 11, 2023At least 10 killed, 3 injured as mini-truck rams into stationary vehicle in Gujarats Ahmedabad district: Police— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) August 11, 2023According to Ahmedabad SP Amit N Vasava, “An incident took place in which a truck was parked at the roadside due to puncture and a vehicle was going to Ahmedabad from Rajkot and the passengers travelling in the vehicle belong to Kheda village… The vehicle collided with the truck parked by the roadside which led to the death of passengers. A total of 10 people has died including five females, two males and three children.”The police officials also informed that the investigation is underway and they have also involved RTO and NHAI in the case.
