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Madhya Pradesh: 15 killed, 25 injured after bus falls off bridge in Khargone; ex-gratia announced
As many as 15 persons died and 25 others sustained injuries after a private passenger bus fell from a bridge in Khargone. Read further on Dynamite News:
Khargone: At least 15 people died and 25 others were injured after a private passenger bus fell from a bridge in Khargone district on Tuesday, a police official said.
The incident occurred at Dongargaon bridge near the Dasanga area under the Oon police station in the district on Tuesday morning.
Khargone Superintendent of Police (SP) Dharamveer Singh said, "15 people dead and 25 injured after a bus falls from a bridge in Khargone. Rescue operation is underway."
The state government announced ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 50,000 each to the seriously injured and Rs 25,000 each to those who received minor injuries in the accident.
Further information is awaited. (with Agency inputs)