Agra, January 9: A speeding canter hit several vehicles on the National Highway-19 here on Tuesday evening, killing three people and leaving some injured, police said. The accident took place in an area under the Sikandra police station limits, they said. Agra Shocker: Father-Son Duo Kicks and Punches Kid For Sitting on Stool Inside Shop, Two Arrested After Video Goes Viral.

According to police, three people were killed while some were injured. Those who were injured were sent to SN Medical College and Hospital, they said. An eyewitness said at least six vehicles were hit by the canter truck, resulting in injuries to 8-10 people. The driver of the truck was allegedly in an inebriated state. Agra: Women Group Made To Apologise for Performing Yoga and Making Video on Red Sandstone Platform at Taj Mahal.

Agra Road Accident

Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Agra City, Suraj Kumar Rai said when traffic police tried to stop the canter, the driver tried to flee the spot but his vehicle collided with a wall. The canter driver has been arrested and the vehicle impounded, the DCP said. Further legal action is being taken against the driver, he added.

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