India: 15 killed, more than 20 injured as bus falls from bridge in Khargone
Madhya Pradesh bus accident
At least 15 people were dead and more than 20 were injured after a bus fell from a bridge in Khargone on Tuesday (May 9) in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
State Home Minister Narottam Mishra confirmed the details further adding that the emergency services with the help of local villagers are engaged in rescue operations.
The minister said that the injured have been referred to Khargone District Hospital for treatment and a magisterial lever inquiry has also been ordered into the accident.
He said that the Madhya Pradesh government will provide financial assistance of Rs 400,000 each to the families of those killed in the accident and Rs 50,000 to the seriously injured. Rs 25,000 will be given to those with minor injuries. He added that the treatment of all the injured will be provided by the government
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