Bhubaneswar: Condoling the death of eight persons in a road accident in Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today announced an ex-gratia of Rs 2 lakh for the next of the kin of each deceased.

Patnaik also announced free medical treatment of the injured persons.

The Chief Minister has conveyed his deep sympathy to the family members of the deceased.

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