Train rams into van in UP
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The accident took place at the unmanned railway crossing near Maidu Railway Station at 7:19 AM in the district.
The
jeep was carrying 18 passengers, all coming from Sathia village in
Sasni tehsil, Superintendent of Police Chandra Prakash said.
While 16 people were killed on the spot, three of the injured have been admitted to a hospital, he said.
He
said that on Monday night one Munne Khan (40) committed suicide in
Sathiya village and his family members along with other villagers were
going to Hathras for the post mortem.
Railway sources in Delhi said the mishap took place when the jeep tried to cross the track even as the train was approaching.
Those
killed in the accident have been identified as Mukhtayar Khan, Budu
Khan, his brother Mubarak Khan and wife Haseena, Shamshad Khan, Balbeer
Singh, Munne Khan, Aslam, Bilkis Bano, Achchan Khan and his brother
Gaffar Khan, Honey,. Riyazuddin, Rifazat and Major Khan. Media agecnies
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