Nashik, Jul 13 (PTI) A 5-year-old girl and a man were killed and eight injured after their van fell from a bridge into the Godavari river in Niphad taluka of Nashik on Tuesday, police said.

The incident took place at around 3:30pm near Nandur-Madhyameshwar and the initial rescue operations were carried out by local residents and passersby, an official said.

"The van was carrying a marriage party back from Yeola taluka. The deceased have been identified as 5-year-old Saee Deokar and Madhukar Ghule (55). The injured have been admitted in Niphad primary health centre. The vehicle has been retrieved," the official informed.

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