Pune, June 19 -- Nine people, including two children, were killed and six others were injured in a collision between a speeding car and a stationary pick-up truck on the Jejuri-Morgaon Road in Pune district, said police today.

The accident took place last night when a speeding car hit a tempo on the Jejuri-Morgaon road.

Four of the injured are in critical condition, said police.

The Prime Minister's Office expressed condolences on the accident, posting on X:

"Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a road accident on the Jejuri-Morgaon road in Pune, Maharashtra. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. May the injured recover soon." The PMO announced an ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from the PM's Relief Fund to the next of ki...