Rescue work underway after two state-run buses collided head-on, in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu, Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025. At least 11 people were killed and over 20 suffered injuries in the accident.
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in a road accident near Sivaganga in Tamil Nadu.
At least 11 persons were killed on Sunday when two state-transport buses collided head-on at Vairavanpatti near Tirupattur on the Tirupattur-Pillayarpatti route, approximately 15 km away from Karaikudi.
"The loss of lives due to a mishap in Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that the injured recover soon," Modi said in a post on X.
The prime minister also announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) to the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000, a PMO statement said.