Odisha: 12 people died and 8 others were injured as two buses collided in the Ganjam district of Odisha. Following the accident, the injured were rushed to the hospital. They were immediately admitted to MKCG Medical College for treatment. According to Dibya Jyoti Parida, DM Ganjam, an investigation has been launched and the government is trying to provide all possible help to the injured. Moreover, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has also expressed grief over the death of the people in the accident. According to the Chief Minister Office, the CM has announced ex-gratia of Rs. 3 lakh to all the deceased.
CM expressed grief
Taking to Twitter, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said, "The news of the bus accident in Ganjam is very sad. My condolences to the families of all those who lost their lives in this accident. I pray for the immortal soul of the deceased and wish for the speedy recovery of all the injured."
CM announced ex-gratia
According to the Chief Minister Office, Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik has expressed deep grief over the death of the people in the bus accident in Ganjam District and has announced ex-gratia of Rs. 3 lakh to all the deceased. "After learning about the Ganjam Dhakpandi bus accident, Chief Minister Shri @Naveen_Odisha Expressed grief and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved family members. In addition, the Chief Minister has announced ex-gratia assistance of ₹ 3 lakh from the relief fund for the next of kin of the deceased. Free medical care will be provided to those injured in the accident. Finance Minister Vikram Arukh and Ganjam DPCC Chairman MLA Vikram Panda have ordered to immediately go to the spot and provide assistance to the victims. In addition, the Chief Minister wished for the speedy recovery of all the injured in the accident." roughly translated tweet of CMO Odisha.
According to Special Relief Commissioner, Odisha, the injured were admitted to MKCG Medical College, Berhampur. "Two buses collided in which 10 people died. The injured were immediately admitted to MKCG Medical College for treatment. Investigation into the case is underway. We are trying to provide all possible help to the injured," said Dibya Jyoti Parida, DM Ganjam.
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