Six killed in van-truck collision in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar
Two people were critically injured after a van collided with a trailer truck near Tharuadih village late Sunday night.
Six people were killed and two others were critically injured after a van collided with a trailer truck in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district late Sunday night, according to reports by The Hawk, India TV and Kalinga TV.
The accident occurred near Tharuadih village under the Hata Kotwali police station limits. The van was carrying eight people when it collided with an oncoming trailer truck.
Five of the deceased were members of the same family from Bhaluhi village, according to India TV. The group was reportedly returning from a tilak ceremony at a relative's house when the collision took place.
Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Siddharth Verma said the van was travelling from Hata to Kaptanganj after attending the ceremony. He stated that the two injured persons were taken to BRD Medical College in Gorakhpur for treatment.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to expedite relief operations and ensure medical assistance for the injured.
Police have initiated an investigation into the cause of the accident. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination.