Six children killed after vehicle hits tree in India

    Six children were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in hit a tree and fell into a pond in India.

    The incident took place in Bihar’s Araria district as the occupants of the SUV were returning to Doriya village after attending a marriage ceremony.

    Two other children are believed to have been injured in the crash.

    A police official said the driver lost control of the vehicle when attempting to avoid children crossing the road.

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