Kanpur. A tragic accident has happened in Kanpur. The Bolero pickup, which was going from Fatehpur to visit Juhi Baradevi temple, went out of control due to high speed and overturned near Chakeri turn. Three people, including two women, died in the accident, while more than 17 people were injured.
The injured were admitted to Kanshi Ram Hospital in Ramadevi by police ambulance, from where many injured were referred to LLR Hospital. The injured are undergoing treatment.
Car overturned while racing
Ramu, a resident of Managaon, Fatehpur, told that on Wednesday afternoon, on Ram Navami, he was going to visit the Baradevi temple in Juhi after booking two Bolero pickups along with his father Rampal, his relatives and about 40 to 45 people of the village.
Near Chakeri turn, a Bolero overturned due to the speed of both the vehicles being very high and while racing with each other.
Three killed and 17 injured
In the accident, Fatehpur Churai Akbarpur resident Bhola, his sister Gangadei and Manapur resident Ramdevi died, while more than 17 villagers were injured. The injured have been admitted to Kanshiram Hospital.