At least 13 people were killed and over a dozen injured late Monday after a speeding truck rammed into a marriage procession in India’s Rajasthan state, officials said.
Police have launched a manhunt to arrest the driver, who fled the scene following the accident in Pratapgarh district.
"A fast-driven truck rammed into a marriage procession, killing nine people on the spot. There were a few more deaths at the hospital as well. In total, there are 13 deaths," Shyam Singh Rajpurohi, the area's district magistrate, said.
He said 19 people were injured and are receiving treatment at the hospital.
