Simdega, Jan 19 (PTI) Three persons were killed and another was seriously injured on Sunday after a truck hit a motorcycle on which they were travelling in Jharkhand's Simdega, police said.

The accident occurred this evening near Karangagudi under the Kersai Police Station area, a senior officer said.

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The injured person was admitted to Sadar hospital for treatment, he said.

Kersai Police Station in-charge Ramnath Ram said that the accident occurred after a speeding truck hit the motorcycle.

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"Four people were travelling on the two-wheeler. Three persons were killed on the spot, while one was seriously injured and has been admitted to a hospital," the officer said.

The motorcycle was found at the accident site.

The deceased were identified as Abhishek Tigga, Ashish Lakra and Vikram Bilung, aged 20-25 years.

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