Varanasi, 19 Oct (HS): Four people travelling in a Scorpio

were killed when their vehicle collided with a speeding truck on the

Prayagraj-Varanasi National Highway in Uttar Pradesh's Varanasi district early

Monday. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognizance of this

heartbreaking incident. He expressed his deep condolences to the bereaved

families of the deceased.

The Chief Minister has directed local officials to

immediately reach the scene and expedite relief work. He has also instructed

them to communicate with the families of the deceased and provide all possible assistance.

The Chief Minister also wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Accident happened on the overbridge near Rupapur village of

Mirzamurad police station area, about 27 km away from the district headquarters.

All the people in the Scorpio car were returning to Kashi after visiting

Vindhyachal. Meanwhile, a speeding truck hit their car from behind. The

collision was so severe that the rear part of the Scorpio car was completely

damaged. After the accident, one person fell on the road about 30 feet below

the overbridge, while two others got stuck between the seats of the vehicle. On

receiving information about the horrific accident, the police station reached

the spot and with the help of a gas cutter, cut the vehicle and took out the

people trapped in it.

According to Veer Singh, Assistant Police Commissioner of

Rajatalab Circle of Gomti Zone of Varanasi Police Commissionerate, the police

is taking necessary action. The registration number of the Scorpio that crashed

is said to be UP 65 EB 2199. Information is being gathered regarding the cause

of the accident and the truck. The deceased have been identified as Aman Yadav,

Golu and Alok Mishra. Another person has not been identified. The injured are

Kanhaiya Yadav and Nikhil Kumar. The deceased and injured are said to be from

Chamaon village. All were returning home after visiting Vindhyadham. This

heartbreaking incident occurred a short distance from their village.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi