Lakhimpur Kheri, Nov. 26 -- Five people died, and one other person was injured in Lakhimpur Kheri after their car fell into a canal at the Dhakerwar Girijapuri highway in Uttar Pradesh, officials said on Wednesday.

Taking cognisance of the accident, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has expressed condolences to the grieving family and has ordered the local administration to reach the accident spot and expedite relief work.

"Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the road accident in Lakhimpur Kheri. He has expressed condolences to the bereaved families and directed proper medical treatment for the injured. He has also directed local administration to reach the accident spot and expedite the relief work," the...