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Seven Killed in Pune's Jejuri-Morgaon Road Crash Following Earlier Bridge Collapse

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved ex-gratia payments of ₹2 lakh for each bereaved family alongside ₹50,000 for injured survivors

The injured would be given Rs. 50,000, PMO said.
Photo:IANS

Overview

  • On June 19, a collision between a sedan and a pickup truck on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune district resulted in seven fatalities.
  • Superintendent of Police Sandeep Singh Gill confirmed the incident and said investigations are under way.
  • The Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund will cover the ex-gratia payments to bereaved families and injured survivors.
  • On June 15, a bridge over the Indrayani River in Pune collapsed, killing four people and injuring 51 in a separate incident.
  • District officials and rescue teams have called for a comprehensive review of local infrastructure to enhance road and bridge safety.