Gwalior: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav visited Jaya Arogya Hospital in Gwalior on Monday to meet people injured in an accident near Sheetla Mata Temple and review their condition, according to a government statement.
The CM assured the injured and their families of government support and directed doctors to provide the best possible treatment. He said air ambulance services would be arranged for critically injured patients if required.
Seven people are undergoing treatment at the hospital’s trauma centre. Two patients, Sanjay Sharma, 36, and Kalpana, 19, were reported to be in critical condition. The other injured include Shubham Rathore, 20, Sonu, 40, Abhishek Jatav, 19, Rajbahadur Kshetri, 28, and a seven-year-old child from Sheopur district.
The CM said the state government had approved financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh for each family of those killed in the accident, Rs 2 lakh for each seriously injured person and Rs 50,000 for other injured people.
He directed officials to monitor critically injured patients and ensure their families received the necessary assistance.
Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia accompanied the CM during the hospital visit, along with state ministers and local representatives.
An investigation has been ordered into the accident, and action has been taken against those found responsible. Further action will follow based on the findings.
