In Uttarakhand: at least 13 people died in an accident in Dehradun on Sunday when a utility bus they were travelling in fell into a gorge. The road accident happened at Bulhad-Baila road in the Chakrata tehsil of Dehradun district. According to the District Magistrate Dr R Rajesh Kumar teams have been deployed at the accident site to conduct rescue operations and two have been rescued so far. Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of victims and wished for a speedy recovery of the injured. He also announced an ex-gratia.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives due to the tragic accident in Chakrata, Uttarakhand. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000 each: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 31, 2021
Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami condoled the demise of people in the road accident. He has also asked the District Administration to make the relief and rescue operation quick and provide immediate medical aid to the injured.
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