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11 killed as jeep falls in river

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Press Trust of India Jaunpur (UP)
Eleven people were killed and three others injured when a jeep plunged into Sai River in Jalalpur area, police said here today.

The incident occurred late last night when the jeep rammed into the railing of a bridge and plunged into the river near Ijari village, killing 11 people on the spot, they said.

Police said three persons were injured in the accident of which two have been referred to Varanasi in a serious condition.

The victims were returning from Varanasi after a cremation.

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First Published: Mar 02 2013 | 10:20 AM IST

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