The Motor Accident Claims Tribunal (MACT) in Thane has awarded a compensation of Rs 31.65 lakh to the family of a vegetable vendor who died in a road accident in 2017, reported news agency PTI.

Thane MACT member RV Mohite, in the order passed on March 7, directed the insurer of the offending motor trailer to pay the compensation to the claimants first and then recover the amount from the vehicle owner, reported PTI.