At least ten people died after a tractor-trolley, carrying over 45 people, got disbalanced and fell into a pond Lucknow's Itaunja in Uttar Pradeshon Monday.
Over 45 people were travelling in the vehicle, which was on their way to a temple for a 'mundan' ceremony, District Magistrate (Lucknow) Surya Pal Gangwar said.
The State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) team has been called to assist in the rescue operations, police said.
On hearing the noise, the locals as well rushed to the site and rescued several victims trapped under the vehicle. The DM instructed the concerned officials to ensure all possible help to the victims.
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