Lucknow, July 16

Five members of a family were killed when their van collided with a truck which then overturned and fell on the van, crushing the passengers.

The incident took place on Friday in Itaunja in Lucknow on the Sitapur highway.

A JCB machine was called for the rescue operation. Five bodies were taken out and have been sent for post-mortem. The deceased included one child.

IG Laxmi Singh who reached the spot told reporters that the family belonged to Unnao and was returning home. IANS