Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a road accident in Jaipur, Rajasthan, and announced financial aid for the victims’ families. In a post shared by the Prime Minister’s Office on X, Modi said, “Pained by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Jaipur, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with those who have lost their near and dear ones. 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. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM," PMO added.
According to reports, at least 13 people were killed, and several others were injured when a speeding dumper truck hit multiple vehicles in Jaipur’s Loha Mandi area around 1 pm.
The truck reportedly lost control and crashed into cars and two-wheelers before overturning on a divider, crushing several vehicles beneath it.