At least 15 people were killed and two injured in a tragic road accident in Phalodi, Rajasthan. PM Narendra Modi expressed grief and announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the deceased’s kin and Rs 50,000 for the injured from PMNRF.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. PM Modi also wished a speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap. The Prime Minister 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.
Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next… — PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 2, 2025
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X, “Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Phalodi district, Rajasthan. My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. 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.”
15 Killed, 2 Injured in Mishap
At least fifteen people were killed and two others injured after a tempo-traveller coming from Kolayat, Bikaner, collided with a parked trailer on the Bharat Mala Highway in Phalodi, officials said on Sunday.
District Collector Shweta Chauhan stated that all the bodies have been kept in the government hospital’s mortuary in Osian, while the injured have been referred to Jodhpur for treatment.
Green Corridor to Rush Injured to Hospital
Police Commissioner Om Prakash Paswan said that a green corridor has been created to ensure the injured receive timely medical treatment, adding that the administration is focused on saving lives and providing necessary assistance.
Speaking to ANI, Om Prakash Paswan said, “A road accident occurred in which a few people were tragically killed. We are arranging treatment for the injured… A green corridor is being established to quickly transport the injured to a facility where they can receive proper medical treatment. The administration is focused on saving the lives of those injured and will release further details as more information becomes available…” (ANI)
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