5 women killed, 17 hurt as truck rams tractor-trolley in Sitapur
Police say overspeeding and illegal passenger transport may have caused the crash as teams search for the truck driver.
- A speeding truck rammed into a tractor-trolley in Sitapur on Friday evening, killing five people and injuring 17 others, including women and children returning from a mundan ceremony.
- Inspector General Kiran identified overspeeding as a possible cause while flagging the illegal use of agricultural vehicles to ferry passengers; around 20–25 people were traveling in the tractor-trolley when struck from behind.
- Police have seized the truck and deployed teams to apprehend the driver while a detailed investigation examines circumstances and potential violations of The Motor Vehicles Act.
- "A tragic incident has occurred, resulting in five deaths," Inspector General Kiran told reporters, emphasizing that strict instructions have been issued to ensure accountability.
- The Police Department and Transport Department must coordinate to enforce traffic rules and prevent unauthorized use of agricultural vehicles for passenger transport in future operations.
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5 killed, several injured as truck rams into tractor-trolley in UP's Sitapur
Five people were killed and several others injured after a tractor-trolley met with an accident in Uttar Pradesh's Sitapur district. Police suspect overspeeding and have flagged the illegal use of agricultural vehicles to ferry passengers as a major safety concern.
5 women killed, 17 injured as speeding truck rams tractor-trolley in UP's Sitapur
Five women tragically lost their lives and 17 others were injured after a truck hit a tractor-trolley. The passengers were returning from a mundan ceremony held in Hardoi district when the accident occurred. Local residents and police quickly responded to the scene, helping to rescue those trapped below the overturned trolley. The injured were rushed to nearby health centers for treatment, with several in critical condition.
In Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh, a speeding truck rear-ended a tractor-trolley carrying people returning from a mundan ceremony. The trolley overturned, crushing the passengers. Five women died on the spot, while 17 others were injured. The District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) rushed to the hospital and ordered better treatment.
Sitapur Accident Reason: A tragic road accident occurred on the occasion of Dhanteras festival in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. A tractor-trolley full of devotees overturned after being hit by a speeding truck in the Pisawan police station area. Five people, including a girl, were killed in the accident, while around 17 others were injured. The injured have been admitted to a hospital where they are undergoing treatment.
5 women killed, 17 hurt as truck rams tractor-trolley in Sitapur
According to Sitapur superintendent of police (SP) Ankur Agarwal, the accident occurred around 5pm on the Bargawan-Kulha Ghat road near Himmatnagar village under Pisawan police station limits. The tractor-trolley overturned due to the impact, trapping several passengers underneath and triggering panic and cries for help, he said.
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