Tragic Road Accident in Rajasthan Claims 15 Lives, Raises Concerns on Highway Safety

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At least 15 people lost their lives, and 2 were injured in a tragic road accident on the Bharat Mala Highway in Phalodi, Rajasthan. The accident involved a tempo-traveller coming from Kolayat, Bikaner, which collided with a parked trailer. The incident has sent shockwaves, with the local administration and the Prime Minister expressing their condolences and urging swift action to prevent such accidents in the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • 15 people lost their lives in the tragic road accident on the Bharat Mala Highway in Phalodi, Rajasthan.
  • 2 women were injured in the accident, with 1 other injured person receiving treatment.
  • The incident occurred when a tempo-traveller coming from Kolayat, Bikaner, collided with a parked trailer.
  • The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, offered condolences to the families of the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
  • PM Modi announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured.
  • The Jodhpur Mayor expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy and urged the administration to take swift action.

Statistics:

  • 15 people lost their lives in the road accident.
  • 2 women were injured, with 1 other injured person receiving treatment.
  • Rs 2 lakh (approximately $2,700 USD) ex-gratia payment to the next of kin of each deceased.
  • Rs 50,000 (approximately $670 USD) for those injured in the accident.
  • Bharat Mala Highway in Phalodi, Rajasthan, where the accident occurred.

Sources:

  • ANI (Associated News International)
  • Jodhpur Mayor
  • Prime Minister's Office on X Twitter handle