NEW DELHI: Eight people died, and several others were injured after a tempo and a truck collided late on Sunday at Dwarka Circle in Maharashtra’s Nashik district, news agency PTI reported. The accident happened near an Ayyappa temple at 7:30pm.
“There were 16 passengers in the tempo, which was on its way to the CIDCO area here. They were returning from a religious event in Niphad. The tempo driver lost control of the vehicle and rear-ended the truck carrying iron rods. Some of the deaths took place on the spot. Some of the injured are critical,” a police official was quoted as saying by PTI.
Police, fire brigade personnel, residents, and passersby began rescue operations immediately in the crowded area. The injured are being treated at the district hospital and some private facilities.
Police and health officials said the death toll might increase as some passengers have severe injuries.
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