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Nine killed, including three children, in Bhandara road crash; govt announces ₹5 lakh ex-gratia
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🗓 12 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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Nine people, among them three children, died in a road accident in Bhandara, Maharashtra, and the government announced an ex-gratia of ₹5 lakh for the victims' families.
A road accident in the district of Bhandara, Maharashtra, claimed the lives of nine individuals, three of whom were children. The tragedy unfolded on a local highway, leaving the community in shock.
State authorities confirmed the death toll and said rescue teams had reached the scene promptly, but the severity of the crash resulted in multiple fatalities.
In response, the Maharashtra government announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh for each of the bereaved families, aiming to provide immediate financial relief.
The compensation will be disbursed through the district administration, and officials have urged families to submit the required documentation to expedite the process.
Local police are investigating the cause of the collision, and further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.
State authorities confirmed the death toll and said rescue teams had reached the scene promptly, but the severity of the crash resulted in multiple fatalities.
In response, the Maharashtra government announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh for each of the bereaved families, aiming to provide immediate financial relief.
The compensation will be disbursed through the district administration, and officials have urged families to submit the required documentation to expedite the process.
Local police are investigating the cause of the collision, and further details will be released as the inquiry progresses.