Six killed in van-trailer head on collision in Kushinagar
Gorakhpur, Nov. 3 -- Six people were killed in a road accident in Kushinagar on Monday when a passenger van collided head-on with a trailer truck, police said on Monday. Two others were seriously injured
Among the dead was a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel, and a man and his two adult sons.
The deceased have been identified as Kanhaiya Prasad (40), his brother Ram Milan (35), their father Rambelas (65), and other relatives Ayush (12), Mridul Mishra (37) and Ranjay Gupta (35).
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the loss of life and extended condolences to the bereaved families.
He directed officials to reach the accident site immediately, expedite relief and rescue operations, contact the affected families, and ensure all possible assistance. He also instructed authorities to provide proper medical treatment to the injured.
The accident occurred around 12.15 am on Monday near Tharu Deeh Hanuman temple, close to a petrol pump, under the jurisdiction of Hata Kotwali police station.
The victims were returning home after attending a relative's 'tilak' ceremony in Devaraj Pipra when their van collided with the approaching trailer.
Superintendent of Police, Keshav Kumar, said the van driver was prima facie found to be in an inebriated condition at the time of the accident. He added that police had traced the trailer driver and would arrest him soon.
Police have seized both vehicles and initiated an investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision. A district-level committee tasked with examining road accidents has also been directed to investigate the incident....
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