Pilibhit, Oct. 29 -- A road accident on the Puranpur-Assam National Highway in Pilibhit district claimed three lives, police said on Wednesday.

The collision involved two trucks and a pickup vehicle, leading to chaos and disruption on the road.

According to police reports, the accident took place near Adarsh Kisan Inter College in the Gajraula Kala police station area late on Tuesday night.

The impact was so severe that the pickup vehicle was completely mangled, resulting in the instant death of all three occupants.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Abhishek Yadav identified the deceased as Gurucharan Singh (driver), Pankaj Kumar, and Rajendra Kumar, all residents of Shahjahanpur district. Upon receiving information, Circle Officer (CO) Dee...