The incident took place near Kingaon village in Yawal taluka.
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Mumbai: As many as 16 people were killed and five others injured after a truck overturned in Jalgaon district of Maharashtra on Sunday.
The tragic incident took place near Kingaon village in Yawal taluka last night when their papaya-laden truck overturned near a temple.
All the deceased were labourers from Abhoda, Kerhala and Raver in the district, police said on Monday. Five of them suffered serious injuries and are admitted to a rural hospital where they are undergoing medical treatment.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over what he said the "heart-wrenching accident" and offered condolences to the bereaved families.