8 people killed after 50-vehicle pile-up due to dense fog in Haryana
Six women were among the eight killed in the accident at Rohtak-Rewari highway.
By : DC Correspondent
Update: 2018-12-24 06:57 GMT
Rohtak: Eight people, including six women, were killed and many others injured after nearly 50 vehicle piled up on a highway in Haryana due to dense fog on Monday morning.
The accident took place on the Rohtak-Rewari highway.
The reports said that an accident occured at Badli flyover near the highway after which a school bus, cars, and many other heavy vehicles piled up due to poor visibility.
After the incident around 2 kilometer stretch on the highway was blocked.
Haryana Minister OP Dhankar said compensation of Rs 2 lakh will be given to the kin of the deceased, Rs 1 lakh to those who sustained severe injury and Rs 50, 000 would be given to those with minor injuries.
(With inputs from ANI)