Bulandshahr, Aug. 25 -- The death toll in the Bulandshahr road accident has increased to nine after one of the three critically injured people passed away on Monday, Bulandshahr District Magistrate Shruti said.

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a financial compensation of Rs 2 lakh for the families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for the severely injured people.

"Nine people have died in the collision between a trolley and a tanker this morning. Ten people were referred to Aligarh, while two patients are in critical condition. The injured people are being properly treated and are being discharged upon treatment," DM Shruti told ANI.

She added, "Chief Minister has announced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia for the families of the decease...