India, Nov. 20 -- At least 14 people, including six children, were killed after the vehicle they were travelling in rammed into a truck near Manikpur in Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district late Thursday night.

The accident took place on the Prayagraj-Lucknow highway under limits of Manikpur police station.

Following the information of the accident, police officers reached the spot and carried out rescue work.

Uttar Pradesh Police in a tweet said, "In a tragic incident,14 people lost their lives in a road accident in Pratapgarh last night. Senior Police officers reached the spot immediately & carried out the rescue work Our prayers & condolences for the bereaved family members & loved ones of those who lost their lives."

UP chief minis...