LUCKNOW: Six people were killed on the spot and three others seriously injured in a head-on collision between an auto-rickshaw and a dumper truck near Hardalmau turn on the Sandila-Bangarmau road in Hardoi district on Wednesday.

The accident occurred in the Sandila police station area. Upon receiving information, police reached the spot and took custody of the bodies for post-mortem. The injured were rushed to the community health centre, where they are currently undergoing treatment.A heavy police force was deployed at the site to maintain law and order.Police officials said an investigation into the incident is underway.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his condolences to the bereaved families of the deceased. He directed officials to immediately reach the spot and expedite relief efforts. The Chief Minister also instructed authorities to ensure proper medical treatment for the injured.Superintendent of Police, Hardoi, Neeraj Kumar Jadaun, told TOI that the identities of those killed was being ascertained."Those killed included two women and four men, while the auto was carrying nine passengers including two children," said Jadaun.He said that one of the injured child is serious and has been referred to KGMU trauma centre in Lucknow for better treatment while efforts are on to nab the errant truck driver.