Speeding trucks claims three lives in Lakhimpur Kheri

Three men lost their lives today when a speeding truck hit their bike near Rajaganj on the Pilibhit-Basti state highway here.

The incident took place in the early hours killing Pramod (45) and Vijay Pal (40) on the spot while another person Vimal (28) was rushed to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries.

The incident took place when a speeding truck hit the bike which the three were riding.

They were returning home after attending a marriage ceremony in Sarsawan in Dhaurahra area.

Police said that an FIR has been registered and they were probing the matter. No arrest has been made so far.