road accidents, Maharashtra accident

Sixteen people died after a truck capsized in the Jalgaon district of Maharashtra, police said Monday.

All those killed were workers from Abhoda, Kerhala and Raver in the district, police said, adding that they died after their papaya-laden truck overturned shortly after midnight near a temple in Kingaon village.

Five workers have suffered serious injuries and are being treated at a rural hospital, police said.

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