Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 29 announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia from the PM’s National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 for injured in Andhra Pradesh train accident, PMO Office informed.
Andhra Pradesh Train Accident
The official X handle of the Prime Minister posted, “The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each deceased due to the train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle section. The injured would be given Rs 50,000.”
Meanwhile, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the situation is under control. He said, “Rescue operations are underway, all have been rescued, and teams have been mobilised. PM Modi has reviewed the situation. I spoke to the Andhra Pradesh CM. The situation is currently under control.”
At least six persons died and several others were injured after two trains collided with each other in Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh.