In India, a tractor and a trailer overturned in a pond. As a result, 26 people died and 16 were injured. The AFP reports, citing local authorities.
The incident took place in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh. There were about 50 people in the trailer, they were returning from a religious ceremony. The driver lost control, causing the tractor and trailer to fall into the pond.
As a result, at least 26 people were killed and another 16 were injured. According to AFP, the trailer was mostly women and children.
“Sad about the tractor and trailer accident in Kanpur. My thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and my prayers are with the injured, ”Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tweeted.
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