Six killed in road accident on Delhi-Jaipur highway

At least six people, including a child, were killed and seven others injured in a road accident today when a Bolero car collided with a Canter on Delhi-Jaipur National Highway in the early hours, police said.

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The deceased were pilgrims and travelling by Bolero. They were returning to Delhi's Sultanpuri area from Rajasthan's Balaji temple, Bilaspur Station House Officer Babulal said.

When their vehicle reached Bilaspur Chowk, some 27 km from here, it collided with a Canter. Six people including a child died on the spot in the accident, he said.

The police official added that there were total 13 passengers in the vehicle. Seven others were injured, some of them critically. They were admitted to various private hospitals.

The toll may rise, said another police officer.

Police are investigating the case.u00a0