31 October,2022 08:25 AM IST | Mumbai | PTI
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Seven pilgrims were killed when a speeding car rammed into their procession on Monday evening in Maharashtra's Solapur district, police said.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced immediate assistance of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased.
According to officials, Chief Minister contacted the district administration and instructed proper treatment to be given to the injured.
He has also directed an immediate inquiry into how the accident happened, as per officials.
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The accident took place around 6.45 pm near Sangola town, about 390km from Mumbai, when a group of 32 pilgrims (warkaris) was on a multi-day religious walk (dindi) to temple town of Pandharpur from Jatharwadi in Kolhapur district, an official said.
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The group had started walking from Kolhapur three days ago and as they reached Sangola, a speeding sports utility vehicle (SUV) rammed into them from the rear, apparently after the driver lost control, he said.
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