Hardoi:As many as 10 people died after a truck and an auto collided in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi on Wednesday. Sources said among those who lost their lives included six women, three men and a child. Four others, who sustained grievous injuries, were admitted to the hospital.
Women, Child Among 10 Dead In Truck-Auto Collision In Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi
The truck hit an auto full of passengers when the driver attempted saving a motorcyclist. He lost control and the vehicle collided with an auto.
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The impact of the collision that took place near Roshanpur village on Katra Bilhaur Highway under the Bilgram police station area was so strong that a loud sound was heard from a long distance, locals said. Soon after the accident took place, people nearby rushed to the spot and informed the police.
The high-speed truck hit the auto full of passengers when the driver attempted saving a motorcyclist. In the process, he lost control and collided with the auto. As a result, all the deceased people, who were riding the auto died. A police team led by superintendent of police Neeraj Kumar Jadoun launched a rescue operation soon after the incident took place. The police rushed the injured people to the hospital and sent the bodies for post-mortem.
Jadoun said after the identification of the deceased, their families were informed. The police seized the damaged truck. According to eyewitnesses, the truck was moving at a very high speed. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident. He directed district administration officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured.