Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed profound grief over the tragic road accident in Maharashtra’s Solapur district that claimed eight lives, including four women and four children.
In response to the devastating incident, the Prime Minister announced an ex gratia payment of ₹2 lakh from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased victim, while those injured in the accident will receive ₹50,000.
Sharing his condolences through a post on X, the Prime Minister said that he was deeply saddened by the tragic mishap in Solapur Rural, which claimed several lives. He conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and offered prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in Solapur Rural, Maharashtra, due to a tragic mishap. My thoughts are with the bereaved families in this hour of grief. Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin…
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) June 14, 2026
The accident occurred near Tandalwadi village on the Mhaswad–Pandharpur route when a pickup van carrying devotees plunged into a roadside well.
Preliminary reports suggest the vehicle suffered brake failure while returning from Siddhanath Temple in Mhaswad, causing the driver to lose control.
Local residents, police and emergency teams launched rescue operations, saving several passengers and shifting them to the hospital for treatment.
CM Devendra Fadnavis expressed grief over the tragedy and said officials rushed to the site to oversee relief efforts. He confirmed that rescue teams rescued seven people, who are now receiving treatment in the hospital.
The Maharashtra government announced ₹5 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and assured all necessary support.
Leaders across party lines also expressed condolences, while the incident renewed concerns over road safety and vehicle maintenance on rural routes.
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