New Delhi: At least 15 labourers were killed while five severely injured after a truck overturned near Kingaon village of Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on late Sunday night.
The truck, loaded with papaya had 15 labourers on board and was going from Dhulia to Raver when the tragedy happened. The mishap took place as the steering of papaya-laden truck got locked and overturned near a temple at Kingaon village.
Among the deceased include two children; a 6-year-old boy and a 7-year-old girl.
All the deceased were labourers from Abhoda, Kerhala and Raver in the district, as per police.
The death toll could increase further. more information awaited.