Jaipur: Jodhpur Minister-in-Charge Madan Dilawar on Monday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased in the tragic road accident in which at least 15 passengers were killed.

The victims were returning from a visit to Kolayat in Bikaner when the horrific accident happened on the Bharatmala Expressway near Phalodi in Jodhpur late on Sunday night.

Describing the incident as “extremely tragic and unfortunate”, Jodhpur Minister-in-Charge Madan Dilawar on Monday announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each for the families of the deceased. Families who have lost three or more members will be given Rs 25 lakh. The Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said the seriously injured will receive Rs 2 lakh each, while those with minor injuries will get Rs 1 lakh.

The accident

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