Hyderabad, Feb 7 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. The Prime Minister has also approved an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims. The Prime Minister’s Office tweeted on Monday “Pained by the loss of lives due to a tragic accident in Ananthapuramu district, AP. Condolences to the bereaved families. An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh each from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of the deceased: PM @narendramodi” Nine people, including BJP state Kisan Morcha leader Koka Venkatappa were killed when the Innova car in which they were travelling collided with a lorry. The victims were returning to their native village Lakkavaram after attending the marriage of Koka Venkatappa’s daughter. (UNI)