Railways Minister Sadananda Gowda Wednesday announced ex-gratia relief for the families of those killed and injured when two trains collided in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur city late Tuesday.
"He (minister) has announced enhanced ex-gratia of Rs.2 lakh for dead, Rs.1 lakh for grievously injured, and Rs.20,000 for simple injuries for accident on Sep 30...," a tweet from the railway ministry said.
It added that the minister has also "directed to provide best treatment to injured people".
The accident took place around 11.30 p.m. Tuesday after Krishak Express jumped a signal that brought it on the same track on which the Barauni Express was running.
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