Lalu announces compensation of Rs one lakh for accident victims

Patna, Aug 4 (UNI) Railway Minister Lalu Prasad announced compensation of Rs one lakh and service for one member of the family of those who were knocked to death by speeding Jansadharan Express at Danapur railway station under Danapur division of East Central Railway(ECR)today.

A release issued by East Central Railway said Mr Prasad had expressed his deep sorrow over the death of six people in the tragic incident at Danapur railway station.One member of the each victim family would aslo be given service in railways.

Earlier, seven casualties were reported in the incident.Later, ECR sources confirmed that six people were run over and killed by the Jansadharan Express at Danapur station when they were crossing the tracks.

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