10 killed as truck, auto collide in UP’s Hardoi

Ten people, including six women and three children, were killed and four others injured on Wednesday when a truck hit an auto in Bilgram area here, police said.

The injured have been rushed to the hospital and their condition is said to be out of danger, they said.

The accident took place on the Bilgram-Madhavganj road near Roshanpur village, Superintendent of Police Neeraj Jadaun told reporters.

He said the accident happened when the truck and auto were trying to avoid hitting a motorcycle. The truck has been impounded and a probe is under way, the SP said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths. He directed the district administration officials to ensure the best possible treatment to the injured.