AP govt announces compensation of Rs.5 lakh for families of those who lost lives in train accident

Andhra Pradesh government have announced a compensation of 5 lakh rupees for the families of those who lost lives in the Hirakhand Express accident and belonging to the state. Odisha government has also declared a compensation of similar amount for those belonging to Odisha. State government has also announced free treatment for the injured, who are undergoing treatment at various hospital. 

Railways has already announced a



compensation of 2 lakh rupees to each family of the deceased. Railway Safety Commissioner will probe the derailment, jointly with the South-Central Railway Commissioner of Hyderabad Circle.

A notification issued by the Railways said that anyone can depose before the Ministry as witness to the tragic mishap. Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu yesterday visited the accident spot and met injured passengers at Rayagada district hospital.