2 killed after being hit by truck in UP

Two motorcycle-borne persons were killed after being hit by a truck in Manjhanpur area here, police said Thursday.

The incident occurred on Wednesday night when Phoolchandra Yadav (45) and Kamlesh (35) were travelling on a bike which was hit by a truck, killing them on the spot, they said.

The truck driver has been arrested and the vehicle impounded, police said.