Kaimur (Bihar), Feb 23 (PTI) At least three persons, including a woman, died and four others were injured when a jeep carrying pilgrims from the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj collided with a truck in Bihar's Kaimur district, police said on Sunday.

The incident took place in Chilbili area of the district.

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“The Jamui-bound jeep collided with a parked truck. While two people died on the spot, another succumbed to injuries during treatment. Four others suffered injuries,” said Pradeep Kumar, Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO), Mohania (Kaimur).

A case has been registered and further investigation is underway, he said, adding, the identity of the deceased is being ascertained.

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