Iron rod-laden truck rams 3 houses,6 killed

At least six people were today killed and two others seriously injured when a 16-wheel truck laden with iron rods rammed three houses at the Barela village, which is around 15 kms from Jabalpur district headquarters, police said.

The incident occurred on the Jabalpur-Mandla road.

"While six people died, two others sustained serious injuries and are undergoing treatment. Rescue operation is underway," Deputy Inspector General of Police, Jabalpur, B S Chouhan, told PTI.

Following the incident, a mob blocked the road and pelted stones at a police team and also torched their vehicle, he said.

According to Chouhan, the 16-wheel truck was coming from Chhattisgarh and it has caused heavy damaged.
 

"We have arrested the truck driver and further details are awaited," the officer said.