Mathura, 19 July

Six people died and two were injured when a mini-van collided with a truck on the Yamuna Expressway here, police said on Saturday.

"The accident took place at milestone 140 at around 3 am. The Agra-bound mini-van rammed into a heavy vehicle, possibly due to the driver falling asleep at the wheel," Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shlok Kumar said.

"Six people died on the spot, while two have sustained serious injuries and were admitted to a hospital," he added.

The family members of the deceased have been informed, and further action is being taken, he said.

In a separate accident, a private bus on its way from Delhi to Madhya Pradesh overturned near milestone 131 at around 4 am.

"Eight injured people were admitted to the District Hospital in Mathura, while nine others were taken to the SN Medical College in Agra. The condition of all of them is stable," the SSP said.

Police suspect that the driver may have fallen asleep while driving.