UP: 3 People Killed, 4 Injured in Car Accident on Jhansi-Khajuraho Highway

Last Update:23 November 2024 13:00 IST

Three people involved in the accident died at the scene, and one person died while being treated in hospital.

The victims were part of an orchestra group and were returning to Jhansi after performing a concert in Mauranipur town. (Image for representation purposes)

Three people were killed and four injured when a car crashed into a truck on the Jhansi-Khajuraho Highway, police said on Friday.

They said the victims were part of an orchestra group that returned to Jhansi after performing a concert in Mauranipur town.

SHO of Uldan Police Station Dinesh Kureel said that a car hit a truck parked on the roadside near Shri Ram Mahavidyalaya. Two women, identified as Shabnam (28) and Mini (24), died at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle, Manish Rajput (35), died during treatment at the hospital.

Kureel said the other passengers – Kajal alias Riya (23), Muskan (21), Ravindra (24) and Ajay Singh (35) – were seriously injured in the accident and are under treatment.

It was stated that the driver was suspected of falling asleep while driving and crashing into the truck.

It was stated that the bodies were sent for autopsy and their families were informed.

(This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed – PTI)

Location :

Uttar Pradesh, India