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16 killed in road accident in Shahjahanpur, UP 

The incident occurred on Jamka crossing of NH-24, when a speeding truck hit a tempo and another van and then overturned seriously injuring five other as well

By IANS

A woman and three children were among 16 killed in an accident involving three vehicles here on a national highway on Tuesday.

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The incident occurred on Jamka crossing of NH-24, when a speeding truck hit a tempo and another van and then overturned seriously injuring five other as well.

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All 16 died on the spot when the van which fell into a roadside ditch after being hit by the truck, which later overturned on the van, SP (City) Dinesh Tripathi said.

The injured have been admitted to hospital, the SP said.

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed officials concerned to ensure proper care and treatment of the injured persons and appropriate compensation to those involved in the accident.

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