Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde has announced assistance of ₹5 lakh to the families of those who lost their lives in the Maharashtra bus accident. CM Shinde also directed the officials to provide immediate medical help to the injured victims at the government's expense.
According to a tweet by CMO Maharashtra, Shinde was distressed by the ‘terrible accident’ and has ordered an inquiry. Upon receiving information about the accident, CM Shinde contacted the Collector and Superintendent of Police of Buldhana to get information and give necessary directions to the officials.
The Maharashtra Chief Minister's Office also informed that emergency medical service team and fire brigade reached the accident site to conduct the rescue operation and injured passengers were then removed and admitted to the hospital.
According to news agency PTI, a private travel bus from Nagpur to Pune caught fire on the Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Buldhana district on Saturday after it hit a pole and then rammed into a divider at around 1:30 am. Reportedly, there were 33 passengers on the bus most of them hailing from Nagpur, Wardha and Yavatmal.
“The driver said that the accident took place after a tyre burst, leading to flames in the bus. Later the diesel tank of the vehicle caught fire. There are 3 children among those who died and the rest are adults. The exact reason for the accident has not yet been ascertained,” Buldhana SP Sunil Kadasane was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.
Atleast 26 people including 3 children have lost their lives in the Maharashtra bus accident, as reported by ANI.
Meanwhile, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah have also shared their grief over the bus accident in Maharashtra. PM Modi announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the deceased and ₹50,000 for the injured.
In a tweet on Monday, Prime Minister's Office wrote, “Deeply saddened by the devastating bus mishap in Buldhana, Maharashtra. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those who lost their lives. May the injured recover soon. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to the affected.”
“The road accident in Maharashtra's Buldhana district is heartbreaking. In this hour of grief, my thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives in this horrific accident. Quick treatment is being provided to the injured by the administration. I pray to God for his speedy recovery.” Home Minister Amit Shah wrot
