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Speeding truck collides with tractor-trolley in UP; five women killed
A high-speed truck struck a tractor-trolley from behind in Sitapur district, Uttar Pradesh, killing five women and injuring 17 others. The group was returning from a religious ceremony when the collision occurred.
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A tragic road accident in Sitapur district claimed five lives on Wednesday when a speeding truck collided with a tractor-trolley carrying passengers returning from a religious ceremony. The impact caused the trolley to overturn, trapping occupants beneath the vehicle. Emergency services rushed to the scene and transported the injured to nearby hospitals for treatment. The five women died at the accident site, while 17 others sustained injuries of varying severity. District authorities, including the District Magistrate and Senior Police Superintendent, visited the hospital to oversee medical care for the injured and initiated an investigation into the incident. Police have registered a case in connection with the accident and are gathering details about the truck driver and vehicle involved. Road safety officials have urged stricter enforcement of traffic regulations on highways to prevent similar incidents.