A tractor-trolley accident in Sitapur district resulted in five deaths and multiple injuries, according to a senior police official.
Five people died and several others were injured in a road accident involving a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district on Saturday, according to ANI.
Inspector General of Police (IG), Lucknow Range, Kiran S. said that overspeeding appears to be the cause of the accident based on a prima facie assessment.
The IG noted that passengers were being illegally ferried in a commercial or agricultural vehicle during the incident.
Kiran S. stated that the injured were evacuated to a nearby medical facility where they are undergoing treatment.
The senior officer said that strict instructions have been issued and further directions will follow to ensure accountability.
A detailed investigation into the crash is currently underway to examine the circumstances of the incident.
