The injured, which is said to be critical, have been admitted to the Medical College.
According to police spokesman, this incident took place in Mohanganj market of Leelapur.
The tempo was going from Pratapgarh side and the tanker was coming from Mohanganj side. The speeding tanker rammed into the tempo, killing eight persons on the spot.
Inflammable material in the tanker started leaking after which traffic on the road has been stopped. Further details are awaited.
–IANS
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