The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee hascondoled the loss of lives in a road accident in Jalgaondistrict of Maharashtra on June 25, 2015.

In a message to Shri Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao, Governor of Maharashtra,the President has said, "I am saddened to learn about the accident yesterday in which, a container truck rammed into a passenger bus near Chalisgaon, Jalgaon District.I understand a number of persons lost their lives and some were critically injured.

I call upon the State Government and other agencies to provide all possible aid to the bereaved families who have lost their near and dear ones as well as medical assistance to the injured.

Please convey my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.I also wish speedy recovery to the injured persons.”

This release issued at 2025hrs.