At least 23 people including 8 children and 13 women were killed in Uttar Pradesh's Kasganj after a tractor-trolley in which they were travelling fell into a pond. All the people on the tractor-trolly were heading towards Kadarganj to take a holy dip in the river Ganga when the accident took place. 8 people seriously injured in the accident have been referred to Aligarh, while 5 injured have been admitted to the district hospital.<br />'' <br />''Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his condolences to the families of the victims. The chief minister has directed officials in Kasganj district to ensure prompt and adequate treatment of those injured in the accident.<br />'' <br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Ex gratia of ?4 lakh to kin of the deceased and fifty thousand for the injured has also been announced.<br />''<br />''Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives due to the accident in Kasganj, Uttar Pradesh today. In a social media post, PM Modi said the incident is sad and heartbreaking. Extending his condolences to those who have lost their loved ones, PM Modi also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured. He said under the supervision of the state government, the local administration is engaged in providing all possible help to the victims.<br />''<br />''The Prime Minister also announced an ex-gratia of 2 lakh rupees to the next of kin of each deceased and 50,000 rupees for injured in the mishap.</span><br />