Lakhimpur Kheri, April 28: People of Kushinagar had not come out of the tragic incident of the school bus rammed into a train, another tragic incident happened in Lakhimpur kheri where twelve people were killed and six severely injured when a van rammed into a stationary truck.
Taking serious cognizance of the tragic accident, police said the accident took place around 6 am on the National Highway 24 in Uchauliya village, nearly 80 km from the district headquarters. The driver of the Tata Magic van and the helper are among the 12 people killed.
Meanwhile, the injured have been rushed to a nearby hospital in Shahjahanpur. Police have attributed overspeeding to be a possible reason for the accident.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured.
Deputy Superintendent of Police Vijay Anand said two children, aged three months and one year, had a miraculous escape. The driver lost control of the van running in high speed leading to the accident, Anand said, adding that efforts were on to identify the other deceased.
Last week, 13 children on their way to school were killed when a train rammed into their van at an unmanned railway crossing in Kushinagar.