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Speeding truck kills three on Meerut-Karnal highway; driver absconding
Three people were killed and one injured when a speeding truck struck them on the Meerut-Karnal highway late Monday evening. The truck driver fled the scene following the accident.
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A fatal accident on the Meerut-Karnal highway claimed three lives and left one person injured late Monday night. The incident occurred around 10:30 pm when four pedestrians were crossing the roadway and were struck by a speeding truck.
According to police officials, the victims have been identified as Ramesh, 55, Sushil, 47, and Amar, 30. A fourth person, identified as Rohit, sustained injuries in the collision. The three deceased were pronounced dead at the scene, while the injured victim was rushed to a nearby medical facility for treatment.
Police said the truck driver abandoned the vehicle and fled from the accident site immediately after the collision. Authorities have initiated a manhunt for the driver and have registered a case in connection with the incident. An investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances leading to the accident and to locate the absconding driver.
The incident highlights the recurring problem of rash and negligent driving on highways in the region, where speeding trucks continue to pose a significant risk to pedestrians and other road users.