Five Indian Students Killed In Canada Road Accident

According to reports, the students who were killed were identified as Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder Singh, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chouhan and Pawan Kumar.
Five Indian Students Killed In Canada Road Accident
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New Delhi: Five Indian students were killed in a road accident in Canada after a passenger van collided with a tractor on the Ontario highway on Saturday.

Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, the Indian High Commission to Canada apprised the same and expressed his condolences to the families of the students on Monday.

''Heart-breaking tragedy in Canada: 5 Indians students passed away in an auto accident near Toronto on Saturday. Two others in hospital. Deepest condolences to the families of the victims. @IndiainToronto team in touch with friends of the victims for assistance. @MEAIndia,'' he tweeted.

According to reports, the students who were killed were identified as Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder Singh, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chouhan and Pawan Kumar.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also condoled the demise of Indian students who lost their lives in the accident.

''Deeply mourn the passing away of 5 Indian students in Canada. Condolences to their families. Pray for the recovery of those injured. @IndiainToronto will provide all necessary support and assistance,'' he tweeted.

The two other passengers who were injured have been taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.

Meanwhile, an investigation has been initiated into the matter.

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