Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed grief over the death at least nine pilgrims, who lost their lives in a road accident in Udaipur, Rajasthan. "PM@narendramodi expressed grief on the loss of lives due to the accident in Udaipur. He extends condolences to the families of the deceased," was tweeted from the official handle of the PMO. The Prime Minister also wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident in Udaipur. The accident occurred near Nehla village, around 10 km from Rajasthan's lake city Udaipur, killing at least nine people, which included six women. 22 others were injured when the bus carrying pilgrims from Gujarat overturned. PM @narendramodi expressed grief on the loss of lives due to the accident in Udaipur. He extends condolences to the families of the deceased — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 22, 2017 PM @narendramodi wished a speedy recovery to those injured in the accident in Udaipur. — PMO India (@PMOIndia) July 22, 2017 The Superintendent of Police (SP), Udaipur, Rajendra Prasad, told PTI that the driver of the bus lost control while trying to avoid hitting a two-wheeler. The bus carrying the pilgrims had started its journey form from Ahmedabad on Friday night, and it was scheduled to take a 16-day tour of religious places, including Pushkar and Haridwar. Meanwhile, the injured have have been sent to a government hospital in Udaipur, for their treatment, the SP was quoted as saying by PTI. With PTI inputs
