UP crash: Mini-van collides with truck on Yamuna Expressway; 6 dead, 2 injured
"The accident took place at milestone 140 at around 3 am.
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The Agra-bound mini-van rammed into a heavy vehicle, possibly due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel," senior superintendent of police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said.
"Six people died on the spot, while two have sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital," he added.
The family members of the deceased have been informed, and further action is being taken, he said.
In a separate incident, a private bus traveling from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh overturned near milestone 131 around 4 am.
"Eight injured people were admitted to the District Hospital in Mathura, while nine others were taken to the SN Medical College in Agra. The condition of all of them is stable," the SSP said.
Police suspect that the driver may have fallen asleep while driving.
(With inputs from PTI)
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