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Nine killed in Tamil Nadu bus accident, PM Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh

On September 30, a Tenkasi-bound tourist bus fell into a gorge and toppled after the driver lost control of the vehicle

PTI Chennai Published 01.10.23, 10:32 AM
Rescue operation underway after a bus fell into a gorge near Coonoor, in Nilgiris district, Sept. 30, 2023

Rescue operation underway after a bus fell into a gorge near Coonoor, in Nilgiris district, Sept. 30, 2023 PTI

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed anguish over the Nilgiris bus accident in Tamil Nadu on September 30 that has left 9 persons dead.

The PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the victims.

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"Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus accident near Coonoor in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Those injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM @narendramodi," the PM's official X handle said.

On Saturday, a Tenkasi-bound tourist bus fell into a gorge and toppled after the driver lost control of the vehicle, killing 8 people.

The toll went up to nine with the death of one more woman today.

The victims had arrived in the hilly district for a pleasure trip and were returning home when the mishap occurred.

Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by The Telegraph Online staff and has been published from a syndicated feed.

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