Kanpur:
At least 22 were killed and several others injured after a tractor trolley overturned in Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed their condolences to the families of those killed in the accident.
PM Modi also announced compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who died.
“Disturbed by the tractor trolley accident in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones and loved ones. Prayers with the injured. The local government is offering all possible assistance to those affected,” PM Modi said in a tweet .
Troubled by the tractor trolley accident in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers with the injured. The local government provides all possible assistance to those affected: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 1, 2022
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be paid to the next of kin of each of the deceased. The injured would be paid Rs 50,000,” he added.