Surat: The 15 migrant workers killed in a truck accident in Surat, Gujarat. The accident took place on Tuesday early morning near Kosamba village which is around 55 away from Surat city.
Local police informed that “A dumper truck ran over the sleeping labourers on the Kim-Mandvi road killing 12 on the spot”
Some injured labourers have been taken to a nearby hospital. Three of the eight injured died during treatment – taking the total fatalities to 15, police said.
Truck driver had lost his balance from driving after hit with a sugarcane loaded tractor which was coming in the wrong direction.
All victims were from Banswada in Rajasthan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the incident and his office tweeted: “The loss of lives due to a truck accident in Surat is tragic. My thoughts are with the bereaved families. Praying for injured people and recovering at the earliest.
PM Modi also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the victims and Rs 50,000 for each injured labourer.