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Maharashtra: 2 pilgrims run over by truck in Akola

2 pilgrims run over by truck in Akola (Representational Image)

Akola: Two people were run over by a truck late Friday night while on a pilgrimage near Loharaa village in Maharashtra's Akola district, police said.

Also Read: Four killed after truck hits car in Maharashtra

An official identified the deceased as Vishal Patekar and Shyam Nivane, both of whom were walking as part of the celebration of Gajanan Maharaj Prakat Din in Shegaon, an official said.

Also Read: 25 Gujarat pilgrims injured in bus mishap

"A truck ran them over. They are from Palsod village here. A case has been registered at Ural police station," he said. (PTI) 

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