Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 8 (ANI): A child was killed and eight others sustained injuries after their school van was hit by a truck in the Bilhaur area of Uttar Pradesh's Kanpur, an official said on Thursday.

According to the official, the injured are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

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"A sad incident took place today in Kanpur's Bilhaur when a truck rammed into a school van, leading to the death of one child and leaving eight others injured. The injured, meanwhile, were shifted to a local hospital," said Rakesh Kumar Singh, District Magistrate, Kanpur.

"We have also formed an investigation committee to probe the suitability of the van," he added.

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More details are awaited. (ANI)

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