In Maharashtra’s Nashik on Friday night, a bus headed for Mumbai caught fire, killing at least twelve people, among them a kid.
According to the police, some 38 injured people have been sent to a hospital. At around 5.30 in the morning, the incident happened in Nashik close to Nadura naka. The bus originated in Yavatmal.
Nashik guardian minister Dada Bhuse said that chief minister Eknath Shinde granted an ex gratia of 5 lakh for each to the relatives of those who perished in the incident.
We are still trying to ascertain the exact number of deaths with the doctor’s confirmation,” Nashik Police said. “Three among 38 injured are critical,” they said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the incident and hoped for the injured people’s quick recovery. He also announced ex-gratia amounts of 2 lakh rupees for each deceased person’s next of kin and 50,000 rupees for each injured person.
10 people died & 21 injured after a bus coming from Yavatmal to Mumbai collided with a truck going to Pune from Nashik. All injured are being treated in Nashik. The Government will bear all medical expenses of the injured. I am also going to the spot to assess the situation,” the guardian minister earlier said.
Union Home minister Amit Shah tweeted about the incident and offered condolences to the families.
“A road accident in Nashik (Maharashtra) is heartbreaking. I offer my condolences to the bereaved families of those who lost their lives in this horrific accident and pray for the speedy recovery of those who are injured,” his tweet read.
Guddu Jayaswal, the owner of Chintamani Travels, reported that there were 30 people on board.
A passenger from Washim named Ganesh Landge said, “The vehicle struck something and instantly started fire. Some of us managed to climb out the window.”
According to the report published in ANI, an eye witness said, “The incident occurred near my house. Heavy vehicles ply here. After the incident, the bus caught fire and people were burnt to death. We saw it but could not do anything. Fire department and police came later”.