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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces ex-gratia for next of kin killed in Gwalior accident

hellohimachalse@gmail.com 18 Oct 2026 1 day ago

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief at the loss of lives in a road accident in Gwalior. The accident involving a truck was reported at around 1 am early Sunday. An out of control truck crashed into devotees outside the Sheetla Mata Temple, in Gwalior. It led to the death of 14 devotees. The PM also announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased.

Apart from the deaths, nearly 40 people were left injured in the accident. Apart from payment to the relatives of the deceased, the PM also announced Rs 50,000 for those injured in the accident from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF).

Taking to social media platform, ‘X’, the PM wrote, “Distressed to learn about the loss of lives due to a mishap in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. My condolences to the bereaved families. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”

He further said, “An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each of those who lost their lives. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.”

The accident in Gwalior

The accident in Gwalior happened early Sunday morning. The people gathered outside the Sheetla Mata Temple were hit by a speeding truck. Most were crushed under the wheels.

Reportedly the area where the accident happened had been shut for heavy vehicles and had also been barricaded by the police. However, the bus broke through the barricades and rammed into the wall and gates of the temple.

The administration has launched an investigation into the accident, informed Gwalior Collector Ruchika Chauhan.

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