An uncontrolled truck rammed into a Bolero, a car, and a container late on April 22 in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, killing 11 people. Six passengers in the Bolero burned to death after a fire erupted. Police Superintendent Aparna Rajat Kaushik confirmed the fatalities.
A road accident occurred late Wednesday night in Mirzapur district when a truck slammed into a Bolero, a car, and a container from behind. A fierce fire broke out in the Bolero, killing six occupants alive.
Police Superintendent Aparna Rajat Kaushik visited the site, assessed the situation, and officially confirmed 11 deaths. She stated the truck lost control, with the driver's possible negligence as a likely cause.
The truck driver and several others sustained injuries and were hospitalized. The victims' bodies were sent for post-mortem, and families were informed. Firefighters extinguished the blaze.
Police remain at the scene, working to restore traffic flow. According to PTI, a thorough probe into the accident's causes is underway.