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Gujarat: 6 killed, 7 injured as car mows down pilgrims going to Ambaji temple

Bhupendra Patel Gujarat Dynamite News
The victims were rushed to the hospital

Aravalli: At least six persons were killed and seven others injured after a car mowed down pilgrims on Friday in Malpur area of Aravalli district. The victims were rushed to Modasa Hospital.

The people were on their way on foot towards the Ambaji temple in Ambaji town in the adjoining Banaskantha district when the mishap took place, police said.

According to initial information, driver of the car lost control over his vehicle which crushed several devotees near Krishnapur Patiya near Malpur. 

Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and announced an exgratia grant of Rs 4 lakh for each of the deceased from the CM's Relief Fund and 50,000 rupees for the injured.

The Chief Minister has asked Aravalli District Collector to ensure the necessary medical treatment for the injured.

More details are awaited. (with Agency inputs)

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