Hardoi, Feb. 7 -- A tragic road accident claimed the lives of three members of a family after a speeding dumper rammed into their motorcycle in the Sursa police station area of Hardoi district on Saturday morning.

The victims have been identified as Madhu Awasthi (23), her younger brother Adarsh Awasthi (20), and their maternal aunt Kamini Pandey (40), residents of Fatiyapur village. Madhu was on her way to appear for the CTET examination in Hardoi city. Adarsh was riding the motorcycle to first drop their aunt at her in-laws' house in Bawan Chungi and then take his sister to the examination center.

According to police, the accident occurred around 8:15 am near Dholiya Chauraha, when a dumper coming from the opposite direction collided he...