Truck-jeep collision kills 13

Jaipur, Mar 29 (UNI) Thirteen people, including five women, were killed when a truck collided with a jeep on NH 15 under Sanchaur police station in Jalore district today.

According to the Inspector General of Police Jodhpur Range NRK Reddy the incident took place at Gattali village, close to Gujarat border, when a jeep, crossing the road, was hit by a truck.

After the collision the truck overturned, killing its driver and helper.

Eight passengers of the jeep died on the spot, while two more succumbed to their injuries on way to hospital.

UNI