GORAKHPUR, Jan. 8 -- A high-speed SUV ploughed into a group of people gathered around a roadside bonfire at Rampur Crossing in Gorakhpur late Tuesday evening, killing three and injuring five others. The reckless incident, which occurred under the AIIMS police station area, quickly turned a quiet winter night into chaos and confusion.

According to station house officer (SHO) of AIIMS police station, Madan Mohan Mishra, the SUV ran over people sitting near a bonfire in front of Mohit's house at Rampur Crossing. The deceased have been identified as Bhagwan Das, 40, Prince, 15, and Sanjay Singh, 40, the driver of the SUV. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.

Police said the victims, including the injured Amar, 25, Jitendra...