The incident took place last night when Awadesh (28), Subhash (30) and Vishnupal (35) were watching a street play and the truck hit them from behind, they said.
While two died on the spot, one died during treatment in a local hospital, the police said.
An FIR has been registered in the matter, the police said, adding a search is underway to nab the accused.
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