At least eight people were killed when a car collided with a truck under the Phupur Police Station area in Varanasi on Wednesday, police said.
According to officials, only a three-year-old survived the accident. The incident took place at 7 am. They said the occupants of the car were residents of Pilibhit who were going to Jaunpur from Varanasi. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, the officials added.
"Eight people lost their lives in an accident between a car and a truck at 7 am today under the Phupur Police Station area in Varanasi. Only a three-year-old child could be saved," Phupur SHO.
UP CM condoles loss of lives
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condoled the loss of lives while asking officials to ensure proper treatment was provided to the injured child.
As per a release from the Chief Minister's Office, CM Yogi instructed the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital and provide them with proper treatment. “He (the CM) also wished for the speedy recovery of the injured," the release read.
The accident happened after a speeding car collided with a truck, said sources. The child has been admitted to the district hospital. Police reached the spot after receiving information about the accident and all the bodies were taken to the hospital for postmortem. A case has been registered and further investigation is underway.
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