Two killed in road crash in UP's Chitrakoot

Two men were killed and as many seriously injured in this district on Saturday when a speeding truck hit the four-wheeler they were travelling in, police said.

The accident took place in Mau police station area.

Inspector-in-charge (SHO) of Mau police station Rajeev Kumar Singh said the truck and the ''pickup jeep'' collided head-on near Ahiri village on the Jhansi-Mirzapur National Highway.

Ravindra Raidas (22) and Chunka Raidas (42), who were in the four-wheeler, died on the spot.

The other two, also occupants of the four-wheeler, were seriously injured in the accident and have been admitted to the government hospital for treatment.

The SHO said both the vehicles involved in the accident have been seized and a search is on for the absconding truck driver.

Singh said that after informing the relatives of the deceased, both the bodies have been sent for autopsy. An investigation is underway.