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UP: Tractor-trolley fell into Garra river, 24 people on board; rescue operation on

Hardoi District Magistrate said that the people of Begrajpur village of the district had gone to Pali town to sell their farm produce. While they were returning to the village, at around 11 am, their tractor lost control and fell into the Garra river from a bridge near the town

|Aug 27, 2022, 20:48:48 IST

Hardoi (UP): Twenty-four people riding on a tractor-trolley fell into the Garra river in Hardoi district of Uttar Pradesh. The incident occurred after the driver lost control of the vehicle and it fell off the bridge on Saturday, officials said to PTI.The incident occurred in the Pali police station area on Saturday.Hardoi District Magistrate Avinash Kumar said that the people of Begrajpur village of the district had gone to Pali town to sell their farm produce.They were returning to the village when at around 11 am their tractor lost control and fell into the Garra river from a bridge near Pali town.There were total 24 people on board. While 13 people have come out of the river safely, the search is on for 11 others, he said.Divers and officers of police administration are present on the spot.Search and rescue operations are underway, officials added.Read all the Latest News, Trending News, Cricket News, Bollywood News,India News and Entertainment News here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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