9 Dead in Road Accident in India's Bhandara District

Summary

Nine people from Chhattisgarh were killed and several others injured in a road accident in Maharashtra’s Bhandara district on Friday. Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai announced financial assistance for the victims’ families and the injured.

Key Points
  • Nine people from Chhattisgarh died in a road accident in Bhandara district, Maharashtra.
  • Several others were injured, and some remain in serious condition.
  • The victims were traveling to Nagpur to attend the Pola-Teeja festival when their vehicle collided near Mundipar on National Highway-53.
  • Chief Minister Vishnudev Sai announced compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each deceased’s family and Rs 50,000 for the injured.
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