Bihar road mishap kills 7

KATIHAR, Jan 9: Seven people, including five of a family, were killed when a speeding truck smashed into a three-wheeler in Katihar district of Bihar on Monday night, police said.
The mishap took place on national highway NH 81, about 10 km from the district headquarters, at around 8.30 P.M., according to Superintendent of Police Jitendra Kumar.
All occupants of the autorickshaw, including the driver, were killed in the accident. The three-wheeler was hired by a family belonging to a village under Kheriya panchayat, said the SP.
Meanwhile, police said they were trying to track down the truck and its driver. (PTI)