11 People From MP Die in a Road Accident in Rajasthan

Eleven people lost their lives while returning from Rajasthan to Madhya Pradesh on Tuesday, 31 August. The victims’ jeep collided with another vehicle in Nagaur’s Shribalaji town on Tuesday morning, at around 7:45 am, reported IANS.

Eight people died on the spot and three died on their way to Nokha Hospital. As per IANS, six people were injured and are admitted in the Bikaner Hospital.

The deceased were from Ujjain and Dewas districts of Madhya Pradesh and were returning after having offered prayers at the Ramdevra Temple in Rajasthan.

Police officials are currently investigating the reason behind the accident.

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Rajasthan CM, PM Express Condolences

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed his condolences for the families of the deceased.

"It is heart wrenching to know that 11 people passed away in an accident. My condolences to the bereaved families. May God give them strength to bear the loss."

Ashok Gehlot

नागौर के श्रीबालाजी क्षेत्र में हुए भीषण सड़क हादसे में एमपी लौट रहे 11 दर्शनार्थियों की मृत्यु अत्यंत दुखद है।मेरी संवेदनाएं शोकाकुल परिजनों के साथ हैं, ईश्वर उन्हें इस कठिन समय में संबल दें व दिवंगतों की आत्मा को शांति प्रदान करें। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वास्थ्य लाभ की प्रार्थना है।

— Ashok Gehlot (@ashokgehlot51) August 31, 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also offered condolences to the families and offered Rs 2 lakh each to the next kin of the deceased, and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

राजस्थान के नागौर में हुआ भीषण सड़क हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। जिन लोगों को इस दुर्घटना में जान गंवानी पड़ी है, मैं उन सभी के परिजनों के प्रति अपनी संवेदना व्यक्त करता हूं। साथ ही घायलों के जल्द स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM @narendramodi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 31, 2021

The Prime Minister has approved an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF for the next of kin of those who lost their lives due to the accident at Nagaur, Rajasthan. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 31, 2021

Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan also offered his condolences to the families of the deceased.

दुःख की इस घड़ी में मैं और मध्यप्रदेश के सभी नागरिक शोकाकुल परिवारों के साथ हैं।

प्रदेश सरकार की ओर से मृतकों के परिजनों को 2 लाख रुपए की आर्थिक सहायता प्रदान की जायेगी और घायलों के इलाज का संपूर्ण खर्च सरकार वहन करेगी। https://t.co/ZBJnPqkB51

— Shivraj Singh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) August 31, 2021

(With inputs from IANS)