Gonda, Oct 18 (PTI) Three children died after they were hit by a speeding car in Colonelganj area here on Tuesday, police said.
Expressing grief over this accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials to ensure proper treatment of the injured.
The incident happened at around 9 am when some children, on their way to school, were run over by a speeding car coming from Gonda, Additional Superintendent of Police Shivraj said.
Tanvi (7), Satyam (10), and Shivanjali (11) died on the spot while Shivanshi (14) sustained injuries, he said.
According to the police, Shivanshi, Tanvi and Shivanjali are sisters.
The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, Shivraj said, adding a police team has been deployed at the spot. PTI COR NAV NB NB
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