Akhilesh announces relief for Hathras train mishap victims

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has announced an exgratia payment of Rs1 lakh each to the family of those killed in the train accident at an unmanned railway crossing in Hathras district this morning.

Expressing grief over the loss of lives in the mishap, Yadav also announced compensation of Rs50,000 each for those sustaining serious injuries and Rs25,000 to those with minor injuries.

He also directed officials to undertake immediate relief and rescue operations and make all arrangements for the proper treatment of the injured.

Meanwhile, Governor BL Joshi has also expressed condolences over the death of people in the mishap, wishing a speedy recovery for those injured, a Raj Bhavan release said.

Sixteen people were killed and three others seriously injured on Tuesday when the Mathura-Kasganj Express rammed into an overcrowded jeep at an unmanned railway crossing in Hathras district.