PM Modi, Fadnavis, Rahul condole deaths in Maharashtra bus accident
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Expressing grief over the death of 33 people in a bus accident in Maharashtra's Raigad district today, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the administration was trying to provide all the necessary assistance. Congress President Rahul Gandhi also expressed sorrow over the incident. Fadnavis said he was pained to know about the loss of lives in the accident. PM Modi also condoled loss of lives.
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PM Modi's tweet
Pained by the loss of lives due to a bus accident in Maharashtra's Raigad district. My condolences to those who lost their loved ones: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 28, 2018
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Rahul Gandhi expresses grief
I'm sorry to hear about the terrible bus accident in Raigad, Maharashtra in which a large number of people have been killed and many others injured. I appeal to Congress party workers in the area to provide all possible assistance to the injured families of those who have died.
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) July 28, 2018
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The passengers were on their way for a picnic
The bus, on its way to a hill station, fell into a gorge in Raigad district of Maharashtra this afternoon killing 33 passengers. The passengers were on their way to Mahabaleshwar, a hill station in Satara district, for a picnic, when the driver lost control over the vehicle. All passengers on the bus were all staff of Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth in Dapoli town.
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Administration taking all efforts to provide assistance: CM Fadnavis
Pained to know about the loss of lives in Mahabaleshwar bus accident.Administration taking all efforts to provide required assistance.
— Devendra Fadnavis (@Dev_Fadnavis) July 28, 2018
Senior officialsemergency management systems in place.
My thoughts are with families who lost loved onesprayers for speedy recovery of injured.
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President Ram Nath Kovind's tweet
Extremely saddened to learn about the tragic bus accident in Raigad, Maharashtra. Rescue efforts are on to help affected people. Thoughts and prayers with the bereaved families and with those injured #PresidentKovind
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 28, 2018