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Three crushed to death, one injured by speeding Scorpio in Purnia

Purnia, July 10 (UNI) In a tragic incident, three people were crushed to death and another injured by a speeding Scorpio in Madhuban Goriyari Tola under Janakinagar police station in Purnia.
Police said here today that the accident took place as the driver lost his control over the wheels.
The deceased have been identified as Chandan Devi (35), Karuna Kumari (7) and Nanki Devi (30). All victims were residents of Madhuban Goriyari Tola and were returning home after attending a wedding function in the village.
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