Uttar Pradesh: Six friends run over by speeding train in Hapur

In a tragic incident in Hapur district of Uttar Pradesh, six youth aged between 18 and 22 were run over by a speeding train when they were crossing the track at Pilkhua Railway station in the district.

The Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Pilkhua Pawan Kumar said that the incident occurred at arund 9.30 Sunday night when they were crossing the track and came under the wheels of a speeding train. “Six of them died on the spot while one injured have been admitted at the hospital in serious condition,” said the DSP.

All of them were friends and were going to Hyderabad on a painting assignment. After missing the train to Hyderabad, they were returning to their home when the incident occurred.

While Salim, Sameer, Arif, Akaash, Vijay died on the spot, Rahul succumbed to injuries in the hospital. Bodies have been sent for the post-mortem and an inquiry has been ordered by the Railways.