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    Modi mourns TN bus accident victims; announces ex-gratia

    The PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the victims.

    Modi mourns TN bus accident victims; announces ex-gratia
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    Prime Minister Narendra Modi (PTI)

    CHENNAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed anguish over the Nilgiris bus accident in Tamil Nadu on September 30 that has left 9 persons dead.

    The PM also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh each to the kin of the victims.

    "Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus accident near Coonoor in Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Those injured would be given Rs 50,000: PM @narendramodi," the PM's official X handle said.

    On Saturday, a Tenkasi-bound tourist bus fell into a gorge and toppled after the driver lost control of the vehicle, killing 8 people.

    The toll went up to nine with the death of one more woman today.

    The victims had arrived in the hilly district for a pleasure trip and were returning home when the mishap occurred.

    PTI
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