Jammu, May 4 -- In a tragic incident, an Indian couple and their infant grandchild lost their lives in a multi-vehicle crash in Ontario, Canada last week. The deceased have been identified as Manivannan and Mahalakshmi, residents of Ajax, along with their three-month old grandchild.

The collision occurred on Monday evening along Highway 401 in Whitby as several vehicles collided while one was driving against traffic flow. Toronto-based Consul General Siddharth Nath confirmed the identities of the victims after meeting with the bereaved family at the hospital. Consulate officials are in touch with Canadian authorities regarding further aid and details of the accident.

According to police reports, the chain of events leading to the deadly...