Mirzapur (UP), Jun 22 (PTI) Three persons were killed and another injured when their motorbikes slipped into a canal in the Sant Nagar area of this Uttar Pradesh district, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place on Wednesday when four persons were returning from a marriage function on two bikes, Circle Officer Manjari Rao said.

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The bikes lost control and fell into a canal near Kubri Pathera village here, Rao said.

The victims were rushed to a hospital, where Pramod (21) and Manish (20) were declared dead, while Rambabu (24) died during treatment, the police said.

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The fourth victim, Janaki is undergoing treatment and her condition was stated to be stable, they added.

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