LUCKNOW, Aug. 3 -- Eleven people, including nine of a family, were killed and four others injured when a speeding SUV carrying them lost control and fell into the Saryu canal in Uttar Pradesh's Gonda district on Sunday morning, confirmed senior police officials.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the loss of lives and announced an ex gratia of Rs.2 lakh from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund for the next of kin of each deceased. The injured would be given Rs.50,000.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to an accident in Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap. May the injured recover soon," the PM said on X.

On receiving information, Gonda district magistrate Pri...