In a tragic incident, 15 migrant labourers from Rajasthan were crushed to death after they were run over by a truck in Kosamba village, which is 60 km away from Surat on late Monday night, said the police.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the tragedy. As per the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi said that the loss of lives due to a truck accident in Surat is 'tragic'. Stating that his thoughts are with the bereaved families, the Prime Minister said that he is praying for the injured to recover at the earliest. 

The PMO further informed that an ex-gratia of Rs 2.00 lakh each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the next of kin of those who have lost their lives. He also announced that Rs 50,000 each would be given to those injured. 

In the meantime, Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani also announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 Lakhs each to the next of the kin of those who lost their lives in the accident in Surat.

Taking cognizance of the tragic accident, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot said that he is saddened to know that many migrant labourers from Rajasthan's Banswara have lost their lives after a truck ran over them as they were sleeping near the road in Surat. In a twitter handle, the Chief Minister said, "My condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured."

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