A horrific road accident took place in Sitapur district of Uttar Pradesh on the day of Dhanteras. Five people died on the spot when a tractor trolley returning from a Mundan program collided with a truck coming from behind. 17 people were seriously injured in the incident, two of whom are in critical condition. Police reached the spot and took up rescue operations. The truck driver fled the spot. The deceased have been identified as Kajal (10), Sushila (50), Ruby (22), Sunita (40) and a 58-year-old woman.