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Woman, toddler among three killed in UP truck-bike collision
A speeding truck struck a motorcycle in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, killing three people including a mother and her two-year-old son. The victims were travelling to Maholi town when the collision occurred.
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A tragic road accident in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district claimed three lives on Monday when a speeding truck collided with a motorcycle carrying four people. The victims included a woman and her two-year-old child, according to preliminary reports.
The collision occurred as the motorcycle group was making their way towards Maholi town in the district. The truck, approaching from the Kasta direction, struck the two-wheeler in what authorities described as a high-speed impact.
Three occupants of the motorcycle were killed in the accident, while details regarding the fourth person remain unclear. Local police have registered a case in connection with the incident and begun investigations into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The accident highlights ongoing road safety concerns across Uttar Pradesh, where speeding vehicles and inadequate enforcement of traffic regulations continue to pose risks to commuters. Authorities have appealed to drivers to exercise caution and adhere to speed limits, particularly in accident-prone areas.