Bagalkote (Karnataka) (PTI): Three people were killed and one person seriously injured in a head-on collision between two trucks in this district, police said on Wednesday.

The deceased have been identified as Mallikarjun (22), Revanasiddappa (20), and Suresh (33), while the injured has been named Ramesh (22), police said.

The accident occurred on the night of Tuesday and Wednesday near Bantanur Cross in Mudhol taluk, when a bulk carrier transporting cement collided with another truck, causing one of the vehicles to be crushed under the impact.

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The collision forced the bulk carrier to topple and become mangled, police said.

Two of the truck’s occupants—the driver and his helper—died on the spot, along with the driver of the cement-laden bulk carrier, Bagalkote Superintendent of Police Siddharth Goyal said.

Police, with the help of a JCB, removed the damaged vehicle to rescue the trapped occupants.

The lone survivor, who sustained grievous injuries, was shifted to a hospital for treatment and is under observation, police added, noting that further investigation is underway.

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Gorakhpur (UP) (PTI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said the state government would ensure housing for the needy and extend adequate financial assistance for the treatment of those suffering from serious illnesses.

During his visit to Gorakhpur, he heard grievances of people at a ‘Janata Darshan’ programme held at the Gorakhnath Temple.

Addressing the gathering, Adityanath said the government is committed to ensuring that every eligible and needy person benefits from welfare schemes and that all public grievances are resolved effectively.

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He interacted with around 100 people and listened to their complaints individually at the Mahant Digvijaynath Smriti Bhavan premises, an official statement said.

The chief minister directed administrative and police officials to ensure time-bound, fair and satisfactory redressal of issues.

He also instructed the police to take prompt and strict action in matters related to law enforcement.

During the interaction, a woman raised her concern regarding lack of housing, to which the chief minister assured that she would be provided a house under a government scheme.

People seeking financial help for treatment of serious ailments were also assured that lack of funds would not hinder medical care.

Adityanath directed officials to promptly prepare estimates for advanced medical treatment of needy patients and ensure timely assistance.