Three persons were killed at an unmanned railway crossing in Chaubepur when a container truck in which they were travelling was hit by a train, police said today.
The incident took place last evening when the container truck while crossing the railway track was hit by Chhapra Mathura Express train enroute to Kasganj, said SP Anil Mishra.
While Amit (28) and Arvind (22) died on the spot, Sudhir (20) died on his way to a hospital, he said.
The collision also damaged a part of train's engine due to which it remained halted for two hours until the engine was replaced, he said.
Following the incident, an irate mob blocked the Grand Trunk road demanding construction of a level crossing gate and deployment of a security guard at the crossing.
Police officials went to the spot and convinced the locals to lift the blockade.
