New Delhi, May 20 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief on Monday over the loss of lives and injuries to the families of those injured in a road accident in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh.
In a post on social media platform X, Modi said, “The road accident in Kawardha, Chhattisgarh, is very painful. My condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in this accident. I wish speedy recovery to all injured.”
The Prime Minister has said that the local administration, under the supervision of the Chhattisgarh government, is engaged in providing all possible help to the victims.
At least 18 tribal laborers were killed, and four others injured when a pick-up van overturned in Chhattisgarh’s Kabirdham district on Monday, police said.
The victims are said to be laborers from the tribal community who were returning in the same vehicle from the forest after plucking tendu leaves. The pickup vehicle lost control and overturned in a deep ditch.
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has also expressed grief over the incident.
