<span style="color: #222222;">In Uttar Pradesh, at least 9 persons lost their lives and more than a dozen injured in a road accident in Hapur district last night.<br />'' <br />'' The mishap took place near Hafizpur area when an unknown vehicle hit a private bus carrying people who were returning from marriage function.<br />'' <br />''<br />''Police and administrative officials reached on spot and send the injured to various hospitals. Few injured are in serious condition and were referred to Meerut.</span><br />