Two kanwariyas killed in road mishap

Two kanwariyas were killed and another seriously injured when a truck hit their bike at Pihani in Uttar Pradesh's Hardoi district, police said today.

The accident took place yesterday when Amit (26), Atul (27) and Ankit were on their way to collect water from the Ganga, they said.

While Amit and Atul died on the spot, Ankit was rushed to the hospital, where his condition is serious, they added.