MEERUT, Oct. 12 -- Three men, including a clerk at an inter college, were killed and another was seriously 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 spot, leaving the vehicle behind.

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

The accident triggered chaos, with passers-by and local residents rushing...