Hardoi (UP), May 15 -- Six persons were killed and three others were injured when an auto rickshaw was hit by a truck in the Sandila area of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh on Thursday, police sources said here.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has taken cognisance of the road accident in Hardoi district and expressed condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. He has directed the officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite the relief work and ensure proper treatment of the injured.

Police sources said that Ranjit, a resident of Auramou village in Kasimpur, used to drive the CNG auto. "The incident took place on Thursday morning; Ranjit was going to Sandila from Kasimpur with passengers. There were 10 passengers in the a...