Muzaffarnagar (UP), May 2 (PTI) Three members of a family were killed after a speeding, break-laden tractor-trolley rammed their motorcycle from behind here on Saturday evening, police said.
“The driver of the tractor-trolley fled the scene, leaving the vehicle behind,” an official said, adding that the offending vehicle has been impounded and efforts are on to trace the driver.
Meanwhile, the incident sparked discontent among locals who held a protest at the site, demanding strict action.
The accident took place on the Khatauli-Falavda road near Kelawda village under Khatauli police station limits.
The deceased have been identified as Rajkumar (55), his wife Mahendri (53), and their son Sonu Saini (28).
Circle Officer Rupali Rao said on receiving information, police rushed to the spot and sent the bodies for post-mortem.
A case has been lodged in this connection, and further investigation is underway, she added. PTI COR CDN ARB ARB
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