Nagpur, May 31 (PTI) A 40-year-old autorickshaw driver was killed and two passengers were seriously injured on Monday after a mini truck rammed into the three-wheeler from behind in Pardi area in Nagpur district of Maharashtra, police said.

Due to the impact, the autorickshaw hit a road divider, an official said.

The accident occurred at 4 am when the autorickshaw was passing through Bhandara Road, an official said.

The autorickshaw driver died during treatment at a hospital.

A case has been registered under various sections of the Indian Penal Code.

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