Six pilgrims killed, 3 injured as truck rams car in Rajasthan’s Bundi

The accident took place around 5 am when nine pilgrims were en route to the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar district

Kota: A speeding truck rammed into a car in Rajasthan’s Bundi district, leaving six pilgrims dead and three others injured early Sunday, police said.

The accident took place around 5 am when nine pilgrims hailing from Devas district in Madhya Pradesh were en route to the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar district.

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The deceased, who were in the age group of 16-40 years, have been identified as Madan Nayak, Mangilal Nayak, Mahesh Nayak, Rajesh and Punam. One of the deceased is yet to be identified.

The truck veered onto the wrong side of the road and hit the van, Circle Inspector Pavan Meena of Hindoli police station said. A hunt has been launched for the truck.