Kausambi, October 8: A 40-year-old primary school assistant teacher was killed after being hit by a sand-laden dumper here, police said on Tuesday. The victim was identified as Kamal Singh (40), a resident of Bambupur village, they said.

The incident occurred on Monday near the PWD office, close to the police lines, when a speeding and out-of-control dumper hit the motorcycle of Kamal Singh, who died on the spot," said Station House Officer Rajkishor. The driver of the dumper fled. Uttar Pradesh: Man Suspected of Child-Lifting Jumps to Death From 40-Foot Overbridge After 8-Hour Standoff in Jaunpur; Disturbing Videos Surface.

School Teacher Killed After Speeding Dumper Hits His Motorcycle

Singh was returning home from school on the motorcycle, the SHO said. Police have seized the vehicle and sent the body for post-mortem. UP Shocker: Woman Passenger Booked for Biting Airline Ground Crew Member at Lucknow Airport.

Further investigation is underway, SHO added.

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