MP: 32 killed as bus carrying 54 passengers falls into canal in Sidhi district, more feared drowned
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"Bus accident in MP's Sidhi is horrific. Condolences to the bereaved families. The local administration is actively involved in rescue and relief work," Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office tweeted; the centre announced a relfief of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who've died.
At least four people were killed after a bus carrying around 54 passengers fell into a canal in Madhya Pradesh’s Sidhi district after the driver lost control over it. The bus was en route from Sidhi to Satna.
"Bus accident in MP's Sidhi is horrific. Condolences to the bereaved families. The local administration is actively involved in rescue and relief work," Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office tweeted; the centre announced a relfief of Rs 2 lakh for the families of those who've died.
A team of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), along with other officials concerned, began the rescue operations in the morning, the Chief Minister said. Doctors and ambulances were also rushed to the site.
"What has happened is extremely tragic. Rescue work is already on. Two ministers - Water Resources Minister Tulsiram Silawat and MOS for Panchyat Ramkhelawan Patel - are on their way to the site in a state plane. Families of those who have died will be given a compensation of Rs 5 lakh. The entire state is standing with those affected," Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in a video message.