New Delhi, June 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the victims of the road accident in Surat, Gujarat, claiming the lives of at least seven people. An ex gratia of Rs.2 lakh was also announced for the next of kin of the deceased.

According to police, at least seven persons were killed and more than 40 injured after two Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) buses collided near Bardoli town in Gujarat's Surat district on Tuesday, and one of them caught fire.

The incident occurred on National Highway No. 53 near Uva village, officials said, adding that the road connects Maharashtra with Gujarat.

"Deeply pained to hear about a mishap in Surat district, Gujarat. My condolences to those w...