UP: Six killed in horrific collision between a van and a trailer in Kushinagar

Kushinagar – A horrific road accident occurred within the jurisdiction of the Hata Kotwali police station. A van and a trailer collided head-on near a petrol pump, resulting in the deaths of six people. One teenager sustained serious injuries.

The accident took place late at night while the group was returning home from a ’tilak’ (pre-wedding) ceremony. The impact was so severe that the van was left completely mangled, and the scene was filled with cries and distress. Upon receiving the information, the police arrived at the site.

The police immediately transported the injured teenager to a hospital, while the bodies of the deceased were sent for post-mortem examinations. Relief and rescue operations were initiated, and legal proceedings have commenced.

Victims of the accident
The occupants of the van were residents of Bhaluhi village, located within the Kaptanganj police station area. Among them were Kanhaiya Prasad (40), a village head representative, and his father, Rambelas (65). Others in the vehicle included Rammilan (35), Ayush (12), Mridul Mishra (37), Ranjay Gupta (35), and Mithilesh Gupta (22). Six of the seven individuals in the van lost their lives. Rammilan’s 17-year-old son, Aryan, sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to a hospital for treatment.

Returning from a ’tilak’ ceremony
The group had attended a ’tilak’ ceremony for a relative in Devraj Pipra. They were returning to their village late at night when the tragic incident occurred near a petrol pump in the Hata Kotwali area. Their van collided with an oncoming trailer. The impact was so intense that the van was completely shattered.

Police Action and Investigation
Upon receiving news of the accident, a large number of people from Bhuluhi village arrived at the scene. The police reached the site and expedited relief operations. Arrangements were made to transport the injured to the hospital and to move the bodies. The driver of the trailer fled the scene following the accident. The police are now searching for the absconding driver, and legal proceedings are underway.