GUJARAT: 6 people were killed when a car hit pilgrims in Arvalli district

Six devotees were killed when a car rammed into them on their way to the temple town of Ambaji in Gujarat’s Arvalli district on Friday morning.

Seven other pilgrims and the driver of the Innova that crashed into them were injured and admitted to a nearby hospital, an official said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the deceased.

“I am deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to the accident in Ambaji, Gujarat. I wish the injured a speedy recovery. All assistance is being extended to the victims,” ​​Modi was quoted as saying in a tweet from his office.

I am deeply saddened by the loss of life due to an accident in Ambaji, Gujarat. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. All assistance to victims: PM @NarendraModi

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 2, 2022

The accident took place around 6 am on the Aravalli connecting road adjacent to Banaskantha district where the famous Ambaji temple is located.

Sources said the pilgrims hailed from Kalol taluka of Panchamahal district.

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has condoled the victims and announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the families of the deceased.

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— Bhupendra Patel (@Bhupendrabjp) September 2, 2022

He also announced that Rs 50,000 will be given to each of the injured.

The Chief Minister directed the Aravalli District Collector to provide proper treatment to the injured.

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