Eight including a child in an accident in Uttar Pradesh

In Uttar Pradesh, a tragic incident unfolded on Saturday night when a car collided with a truck on the Nainital highway, resulting in a fiery blaze that claimed the lives of eight occupants, including a child.

The car, which was locked in a collision with the truck, caught fire near the accident site on the highway. The victims, seven adults and a child were trapped inside the car, and the fire made rescue efforts challenging. Preliminary reports suggest that the wedding party members were on their way when the accident occurred.

The bodies have been sent for post-mortem, and the police are investigating the incident further. The collision and subsequent fire have raised concerns about road safety in the region.