Two killed, six serious after car runs over them

Two persons, including a six-year-old girl, were killed and six others were seriously injured when a car ran over them while they were sleeping along a road in Badnera town near here today, police said.

The mishap occurred early this morning when driver of the Xylo car, hired by the Railways to transport its employees, lost control over the vehicle while negotiating a turn near Jaistambh chowk, they said.

The deceased are identified as Dnyanesh Salim Bhosale (17) and Sushama Pramod Bhosale (6).

Police said the deceased and injured belonged to the Pardhi (Nomadic Tribe) community.

The driver of the car has been arrested, police said.