India, Oct. 12 -- Three men, including a clerk at an inter-college, died and another was injured after a speeding truck hit them while they were crossing the Meerut-Karnal highway near Dabthua village in Meerut district's Sardhana area on Sunday night, police said. The truck driver fled the scene and abandoned the vehicle.

The accident occurred around 10.30pm when Ramesh (55), Sushil (47), Amar (30) and Rohit, all residents of Dabthua village were crossing the highway. A speeding truck coming from Meerut hit them, killing Ramesh, Sushil and Amar on the spot. Rohit sustained serious injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said.

Passers-by and locals rushed to help and informed the police.

Superintendent of police (Rur...