Kaushambi (UP), May 3 (PTI) A man was killed and another seriously injured when the motorcycle on which they were travelling was hit by a truck here, police said on Tuesday.

SHO Vinod Kumar Singh said the incident took place on Monday night when they were returning from a marriage function.

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The dead has been identified as Lallu Saroj (22) while Anish Kumar was seriously injured, the SHO said.

The truck was carrying hay, police said.

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The truck driver fled from the spot after the accident. The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination, police said.

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