In the United Kingdom, Indians were among six men and two women killed in a major accident in which their mini bus got crushed between two trucks on a highway in southern England. <br/><br/>The crash occurred on the southbound M1 highway at Newport Pagnell in Buckinghamshire in the wee hours on Saturday. <br/><br/>All those who died were travelling in the minibus, which got crushed between the two larger vehicles. The Indian High Commission in London said, we are extending all possible assistance to those affected by this tragedy.<br/><br/>The two truck drivers arrested from the scene of the accident were charged with causing death by dangerous driving on Sunday morning. <br/><br/>Thames Valley Police said 31-year-old Ryszard Masierak and 51-year-old David Wagstaff had been charged with eight counts of causing death by dangerous driving. Masierak, also accused of careless driving while over the prescribed limit of alcohol, has been remanded in custody to appear at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court on Monday.<br/><br/>The British police is yet to release details of those killed in the crash.The driver of the minibus has been identified as India- born Cyriac Joseph.
News On AIR | August 27, 2017 5:58 PM
Indians among eight killed in major road accident in UK