Ghazipur, Oct 16 (UNI) Three women were killed while another sustained critical injuries when a truck crushed them in the Jamaniya area here on Friday morning.
Police here said that Meera Devi (35), Kiran Devi (15), Jyoti Devi (58) and Bhagyamani Devi, residents of the Tajpur Manjhriya village in the Jamaniya area, were proceeding towards the Ganga ghat for bathing on the last day of the Purushottam Mas, this morning. They were accompanied by several other women from the area.
Meanwhile, a sand-laden truck lost control and crushed the women. Meera Devi, Kiran and Jyoti Devi were killed in the accident while other women sustained injuries.
Bhagyamani has been admitted to the district hospital in a critical condition where she is currently undergoing treatment. Police have seized the truck and taken the driver into custody.
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