Andhra accident: PM condoles loss of lives, announces Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday condoled the loss of lives in the train accident in Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram district and spoke to Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to take stock of the situation.

At least eight people were killed and about 20 injured in the two-train accident, officials said.

The Prime Minister has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from the PMNRF for the next of kin of each person who died due to the train derailment between Alamanda and Kantakapalle. The injured would be given Rs 50,000, the Prime Minister’s Office said on X.

“Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw and took stock of the situation in the wake of the unfortunate train derailment…,” the PMO said.

Authorities are providing all possible assistance to those affected, the report said.

“The Prime Minister extends his condolences to the bereaved families and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured,” the PMO said.