6 Killed, 2 kids hurt as car overturns in Kanpur accident

• Six members of a family died in a car accident near Jagannathpur village in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
• The family was returning from a wedding ceremony when their Swift Dezire car overturned in an uncontrolled drain
• Two children were injured and have been admitted to the hospital for treatment

In a tragic incident near Jagannathpur village on Sandalpur road in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, six members of a family lost their lives while returning from a wedding ceremony. The accident occurred in the early hours of Monday when their Swift Dezire car reportedly overturned in an uncontrolled drain at around 2 a.m. Two children from the same family sustained injuries in the mishap and have been admitted to the hospital for medical treatment. The family, who were returning from Phulgaon in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, after attending a 'Tilak' ceremony, faced the unfortunate incident.

The preliminary reports suggest that the driver lost control, leading to the car overturning. Local authorities, including the police, swiftly responded to the scene, initiating an investigation. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem analysis. Superintendent of Police B.B.G.T.S. Murthy confirmed the details and expressed condolences to the grieving family. The incident has left the community in shock and mourning as they come to terms with the devastating loss.

कानपुर देहात ज़िले में कार नाले में गिरी, 6 लोगों की मौत। सभी लोग इटावा से एक तिलक समारोह से लौट रहे थे। कानपुर देहात के SP BBGTS मूर्ति। #Kanpur #RoadMishap @NBTLucknow pic.twitter.com/IyYB6Jp17x

— Praveen Mohta (@MohtaPraveenn) February 5, 2024