Meerut, June 18 -- A major road accident claimed the lives of six women and left three others injured in Badaun district on Wednesday afternoon after an e-rickshaw carrying members of a family was allegedly hit by a tractor-trolley on the highway.

The deceased were identified as Rajkumari, 50, her daughter Narayani, 30, Revati, 80, Gangashri, 30, Sarla, 32, and Premavati, 32, all residents of the same village. Five women died instantly, while the sixth succumbed to her injuries during treatment at the Government Medical College.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a mishap in Badaun. PM Modi also wished speedy recovery for those injured in the mishap.

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