PM Modi Offers Rs 2 Lakh Support for Families of Accident Victims in Karnataka's Karwar
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Synopsis
Prime Minister Modi has expressed deep sorrow over a road accident in Karnataka's Karwar district, offering Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the injured. This tragic event resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries, prompting condolences from various officials.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi announces Rs 2 lakh for deceased's families.
- Rs 50,000 aid for the injured victims.
- Tragic accident in Yallapura, Uttara Kannada.
- 10 people confirmed dead, several injured.
- Local authorities assisting affected families.
Bengaluru, Jan 22 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic loss of lives in a road accident that occurred in Karnataka's Karwar district. He declared a solatium of Rs 2 lakh for the families of each deceased individual.
Additionally, PM Modi announced Rs 50,000 each for those injured in the incident.
In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Prime Minister Modi remarked, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the accident in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families. I wish a swift recovery for the injured. The local administration is providing support to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh has been announced from PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured will receive Rs 50,000."
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah also expressed his sorrow, stating, "I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident at Yallapura in Uttara Kannada that claimed precious lives. My deepest condolences to the families affected, and I pray for the quick recovery of those injured."
The unfortunate incident resulted in at least 10 fatalities and left 15 others injured when a truck transporting them and vegetables overturned on National Highway 63 near the Gullapura Ghatta area in Yallapura taluk of Karwar district.
The injured individuals were taken to the Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) in Hubballi.
The deceased were from Savanur village in the Haveri district. They were all vegetable vendors who traveled to the village market weekly. When the truck flipped, the vegetables loaded on it fell on them, leading to their demise.
Karwar SP M. Narayana reported, "A total of 28 people were on the truck loaded with fruits and vegetables. By the time rescuers managed to extract victims from under the produce, nine had already died from suffocation, with another individual later succumbing to injuries at the hospital."
"The accident occurred due to dense fog. While attempting to yield to an oncoming vehicle, the truck collided with an electric pole and overturned. The victims were seated atop the fruits and vegetables," the SP added.
Local BJP MLA Shivaram Hebbar visited the hospital to check on the injured and instructed local authorities to expedite the return of the deceased's remains to their families.
