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Nanded crash kills six, critically injures eight; PM announces aid
A passenger van and a truck crashed into each other in Nanded, Maharashtra.
The accident happened on Thursday evening near Sitakhandi Ghat.
Six people died in the crash.
Eight other people were badly hurt.
Local residents helped rescue people from the damaged van.
The injured were taken to nearby hospitals.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sadness over the deaths.
He announced Rs 2 lakh for each family that lost someone.
He also announced Rs 50,000 for each injured person.
Police are investigating how the crash happened.
A passenger van and a truck collided head-on near Sitakhandi Ghat in Maharashtra’s Nanded district.
The crash occurred around 7 p.m. Thursday on the Nanded-Bhokar road.
At least six people were killed and eight others suffered critical injuries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Rs 2 lakh for each deceased person’s next of kin.
Those injured will receive Rs 50,000 from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.
- Who
- Six people were killed and eight others were critically injured; Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced relief payments.
- What
- A passenger van and a truck collided head-on, causing deaths and serious injuries.
- Where
- Near Sitakhandi Ghat on the Nanded-Bhokar road in Nanded district, Maharashtra.
- When
- The collision occurred around 7 p.m. on Thursday; the financial assistance was announced on Friday, September 11, 2026.
- Why
- The cause of the collision has not been established; police are investigating.
Key facts
- Deaths
- At least six people
- Critically injured
- Eight people
- Collision
- Passenger van and truck
- Location
- Near Sitakhandi Ghat, Nanded-Bhokar road
- Time
- Around 7 p.m. Thursday
- Aid for deceased families
- Rs 2 lakh per deceased person from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund
- Aid for injured
- Rs 50,000 per injured person
- Investigation
- Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision
Quotes
Prime Minister’s Office
The office conveying the announced relief assistance
“Saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Nanded, Maharashtra. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
thestatesman.com
“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.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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