MP: 15 dead as bus falls off bridge in Khargone
In a tragic incident, at least 15 people died and 25 were injured after a bus fell from a bridge in Madhya Pradesh's Khargone on May 9. The rescue team and police swiftly responded to the accident, and the rescue operation is currently underway.
Madhya Pradesh | 15 people dead and 25 injured after a bus falls from a bridge in Khargone. Rescue operation underway: Dharam Veer Singh, SP Khargone pic.twitter.com/X66l8Vt7iT
— ANI (@ANI) May 9, 2023
Upon hearing the news, the Madhya Pradesh government promptly announced immediate financial assistance to the affected individuals and their families. A sum of Rs 4 lakhs will be provided to the families of the deceased, while those seriously injured will receive Rs 50,000 each. Additionally, individuals who sustained minor injuries in the mishap will be given Rs 25,000 each as compensation.
As of now, the cause of the accident remains unknown.
Further details are awaited.
(NOTE: This is a developing story and further details are awaited.)
First published: 9 May 2023, 10:58 IST