Four killed, three hurt in road accident

Four persons, including a woman, were killed and three others injured in a collision between an auto-rikshaw and a truck on NH 31 on Patna-Ranchi road in Bihar's Nalanda district, police said today.

The mishap took place under Harnaut police station area when driver of Auto-rickshaw lost control over vehicle and collided with a speeding truck coming from opposite directionlate last night.

Two injured persons have been referred to Patna Medical College and Hospital (PMCH), while one is admitted at Harnaut PHC.