Nigerian student killed in road accident in Greater Noida

A 33-year-old Nigerian student was killed when an unidentified vehicle rammed into his scooter in Greater Noida, police said Thursday.

Emanuel, who was staying in Greater Noida and studying at a private university, died in the accident near the Grand Venice Mall close to Pari Chowk late Wednesday night, a police officer said.

"He had gone to drop his brother somewhere. The incident took place when he was returning in the night on his scooter," a police official said.

A case has been registered and the body sent for post-mortem, said Nishank Sharma, circle officer, Greater Noida 1.

The Nigerian Embassy had been informed about the incident and a probe was underway to identify the culprits, officials said.