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."
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