New Delhi, April 13 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed grief over the loss of at least seven lives in a road accident in Gujarat's Surendranagar district.

This happened after a truck hit a group of passengers on the Lakhtar-Viramgam highway near Surendranagar's Bhaskarpara.

"The mishap in Surendranagar district, Gujarat, is deeply distressing. Heartfelt condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured," the Prime Minister's office posted on X.

According to police, the accident occurred between 1:00 and 1:30 am when a religious group travelling from Rajkot to Bahucharaji met with the mishap.

Speaking to reporters, Superintendent of Police Vedika Bihani said six members...