Six pilgrims died whereas three others had been injured within the early hours of Sunday (September 15) after a rushing truck rammed right into a van in Rajasthan’s Bundi district, the police stated. The accident befell round 5 am when 9 pilgrims hailing from Devas district in Madhya Pradesh had been en path to the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar district.
The deceased individuals had been within the age group of 16 to 40 and had been recognized as Madan Nayak, Mangilal Nayak, Mahesh Nayak, Rajesh and Punam. One of the deceased is but to be recognized.
The truck veered onto the incorrect facet of the street and hit the van, Circle Inspector Pavan Meena of Hindoli police station informed PTI. A hunt has been launched for the truck.
(With PTI inputs)
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