UP tragedy: 4 dead, 5 injured after speeding truck hits villagers in Bhopatpur

Four people were killed while five others sustained injuries in Bhopatpur village, early on Monday morning when a speeding pickup truck crashed into villagers. According to sources, the truck which was driven at high speed hit four individuals sitting by the roadside.

The victims, identified as Liladhar (60), Dharamal (40), Ompal (32), and Puran Singh (45), died on the spot.
Additionally, five other villagers from Bhopatpur sustaine injuries: Niranjan (30), Jamuna Singh (60), Gangaprasad (55), Omprakash (50), and four-year-old Avadesh.

They were rushed to CHC Rajpura and later admitted to Aligarh Medical College. Sources added that the police have taken the pickup driver into custody and are completing the formalities for the deceased.
An investigation is underway. 

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