Mathura, Feb 7 || Six people were killed after a speeding truck ran over them on the Yamuna Expressway near Uttar Pradesh’s Mathura during the early hours of Saturday, officials said.
The tragic accident also left one person seriously injured, who has been admitted to a nearby hospital and is undergoing treatment.
The incident occurred at around 2.45 a.m. near Milestone 88 under the jurisdiction of the Surir Police Station.
According to preliminary reports, the victims were travelling from Delhi to Kanpur in a bus when the accident took place.
The bus had reportedly halted along the expressway for a brief stop when the truck driver allegedly lost control of the vehicle and rammed into passengers who had stepped out of the bus.
Police teams reached the accident site soon after receiving information and immediately initiated rescue operations.
The injured individual has been identified as Amar Dubey, who was rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Authorities have also initiated a detailed investigation into the incident.