In a tragic road accident near a petrol pump in the Hata Kotwali area of Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, six people were killed after an Omni van collided head-on with an oncoming trailer truck. The impact was so severe that the van was completely mangled, and the front portion of the truck was heavily damaged. A 17-year-old boy has also sustained serious injuries.

How the Accident Happened:

The victims were residents of Bhaluhi village under the Kaptanganj police station limits.

They had traveled in an Omni van to attend a tilak ceremony at a relative's house in Devraj Pipra.

While returning late Sunday night, a speeding truck coming from the opposite direction rammed into their van near a petrol pump in the Hata Kotwali jurisdiction.

The van was crushed under the impact, trapping the passengers inside. Amidst cries for help, six people succumbed to their injuries before rescue operations could save them.

Police and Rescue Operations:

Passersby alerted local authorities immediately. The police arrived at the scene, sent the bodies for post-mortem, and carried out rescue operations with the help of locals. The 17-year-old injured victim was rushed to the hospital for urgent medical care. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to determine the exact cause and fault behind the crash.

List of Deceased:

Kanhaiya Prasad (40): Village head representative of Bhaluhi

Rambelas (65): Kanhaiya Prasad's father

Rammilan (35)

Ayush (12)

Mridul Mishra (37)

Ranjay Gupta (35)

Injured: Rammilan's 17-year-old son, Aryan, is severely injured and currently reported to be in critical condition.