Nashik, Jun 27 (PTI) Three men were killed when a speeding state transport bus hit their two-wheeler in Maharashtra's Nashik district, police said on Tuesday.

The accident occurred near Shirwade Vani Phata in Niphad taluka of the district around 11 pm on Monday, an official said.

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The victims were on their way home to Shirwade Vani village, when a state transport bus hit their two-wheeler, killing them on the spot, he said, adding that the trio were activists of the Shiv Sena (UBT).

Angered by the deaths, residents of Shirwade Vani villagers staged a protest on Mumbai-Agra national highway on Tuesday morning, demanding the construction of a flyover near the village.

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The protest affected vehicular traffic on the highway for some time.

Taking cognisance of the incident, Union Minister of State for Health Dr Bharati Pawar reached the spot and held a discussion with officials. After the minister's intervention and assurance of necessary action, the agitation was called off.

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