One person was killed and 16 others injured after a speeding truck rammed a tractor-trolley carrying migrant workers on the Purvanchal Expressway in the early hours of Tuesday. Six of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.
Lucknow: One person was killed and 16 migrant workers were injured after a speeding truck rammed a tractor-trolley on Purvanchal Expressway in the early hours of Tuesday, police said. One worker died on the spot, while 16 others sustained injuries, triggering panic among commuters and those travelling with the group. Due to the seriousness of the injuries, all 16 workers were later referred to Govt Medical College in Sultanpur for further care, officials said.
Six of the injured were reported to be in critical condition. Police have launched an investigation to identify the truck involved and determine the circumstances that led to the crash.
Police said the collision was so forceful that several passengers were thrown off the trolley onto the roadway. Traffic on the expressway was restored after the incident and was moving normally, officials said. After receiving information, police teams reached the location and arranged ambulances to transport the injured to the Community Health Centre (CHC) in Kurebhar. A medical team led by Dr Zahir Khan provided initial treatment at the CHC.