Khanpur accident toll soars to seven with three more deaths

KHANPUR: The death toll in a head on collision between a tractor-trolley and a trailer near here soared to seven after three more persons succumbed to their injuries in the accident near here.

The tractor-trolley carrying a wedding party met accident when a trailer coming from the opposite direction rammed into it near Sardar Garh, leaving seven dead and 60 injured.

Rescue 1122 shifted the injured to hospital for medical attendance, a district official said.

An Initial report suggested that the accident was the outcome of reckless driving.

Police further investigating to ascertain the cause of the accident.

Road accidents are rampant in the region claiming several lives. Major causes of the traffic mishaps included reckless driving, poor condition of roads and negligence to the traffic rules.