KALYAN: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Monday expressed grief over the loss of 11 people in a head-on collision on the Kalyan-Ahilyanagar highway.
"The horrific accident on National Highway-61 near Kalyan, resulting in the death of 11 people, is extremely unfortunate. I pay my heartfelt tributes to them. We share in the grief of their families. We are in constant touch with the local administration, " the Chief Minister said in his condolence message.
Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde said the news of the horrific accident between a car and a truck near the bridge at Rayate in Kalyan taluka on the Kalyan-Ahilyanagar National Highway is extremely heartbreaking.
"In this accident, 11 passengers in the car have lost their lives. The process of inquiring into the accident has been initiated, and a thorough investigation of this incident will be conducted. May the souls of the citizens, who lost their lives in this accident attain peace -- this is my prayer at the feet of the Lord. Heartfelt condolences to all of them. In this extremely trying time, I share in the grief of the families of the deceased and pray that they find the strength to recover from this sorrow."