Kushinagar tractor trolley accident kills woman, injures about 20
India
A late-night accident in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, turned tragic when a tractor trolley carrying devotees to a local fair broke loose and fell into the Gandak canal.
Sadly, one woman lost her life and about 20 others were injured.
The group was traveling from Mamkhor Barhara village to the Chaitra Ram Navami Varni fair at Bhaisaha Ghat when the trolley's hook snapped.
Deceased identified as Meera Devi, 57
The woman who died has been identified as Meera Devi, 57.
Some passengers managed to jump off just in time, but most were taken to Kushinagar Medical College for treatment.
Police said further investigation into the incident is underway.