Three killed as van hit by truck

Three persons were killed and five others got injured when a van in which they were travelling collided with a truck in Pokran area in the district, police said today.

The victims were on their way to Baba Ramdev temple in Ramdevra when the incident occurred on a highway last night, they said.

Kalu, Ramraj and Prabhuraj died on the spot, whereas five injured are being treated, police said.