The Tamil Nadu government today announced solatium to the families of nine persons hailing from the state, who were killed in an accident at Kuppam in neighbouring Andhra Pradesh.
Of the nine victims, six were killed on the spot and the rest succumbed to injuries at a hospital, Chief Minister
K Palaniswami said.
"I extend my condolences and sympathies to families of the nine persons killed in the mishap," he said.
The chief minister announced Rs one lakh each to the families of the deceased, Rs 50,000 for persons who had sustained severe injuries and Rs 25,000 for those with minor injuries.
A total of 22 persons were injured in the incident, he said.
The relief amount will be given from the Chief Minister's Public Relief Fund (CPMRF), he added.
A team of state revenue and police officials had brought back the bodies to Tamil Nadu. All the victims hailed from Vellore district.
He said he has appointed two ministers to ensure the injured received best medical care.
The accident took place after the lorry carrying them rolled down into a gorge at Peddavanka forest near Kuppam, 150 km from Tirupati, yesterday.
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