AT LEAST 11 people were killed and one person sustained injuries after an SUV they were travelling in collided with a bus near Jhallar police station in Madhya Pradesh’s Betul on Friday early morning. Responding to the incident, Prime minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives due to an accident in Betul.

The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of kin of the deceased persons and Rs 50,000 for the injured, the PMO said. 

"Pained by the loss of lives due to an accident in Betul, MP. Condolences to the bereaved families. May the injured recover soon. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased. Rs. 50,000 would be given to the injured: PM @narendramodi" tweeted PMO.