New Delhi, Jan 3: Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences over the loss of lives due to a tragic road mishap in Golaghat, Assam.

He announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50,000 to the injured.

"Pained by the loss of lives due to a road mishap in Golaghat, Assam. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover at the earliest. The local administration is providing all possible assistance to those affected. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM" the Prime Minister's Office posted on X.

President Droupadi Murmu has also expressed her condolences over the accident.

"The news of the sudden death of many people in a road accident in Golaghat, Assam is extremely sad. I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families and pray for the speedy recovery of those injured," President Droupadi Murmu posted on X.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his deep anguish at the horrific bus accident in Dergaon and offered his condolences to the bereaved families.

At least 12 people were killed and 25 others injured after a bus in which they were travelling collided with a truck in Assam's Golaghat district on Wednesday morning, police said.

(ANI)

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