5 Killed, Several Injured In Road Accident In UP: Cops

Five persons were killed and several others sustained injuries in a fatal road accident involving a tractor-trolley in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district, a senior police official said here on Saturday.The injured were immediately evacuated and shifted to a nearby medical facility, where they are currently undergoing treatment.Inspector General of Police (IG), Lucknow Range, Kiran S., stated that prima facie, overspeeding appears to be the cause, while noting that passengers were illegally being ferried in a commercial/agricultural vehicle."A tragic incident has occurred, resulting in five deaths. Several others have been injured and are currently undergoing treatment.

Such incidents should not happen. Strict instructions have already been issued, and further directions will follow to ensure accountability," IG Kiran S.