Guwahati: Five Indian students were killed in a road accident in Ontario in Canada on Saturday.
The incident took place at the Ontario highway 401 in the Quinte West city.
The deceased have been identified as Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder Singh, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chouhan and Pawan Kumar.
According to reports, the accident occurred after a van and a tractor trailer collided resulting their death on the spot.
Reports further stated that all the deceased were students residing in the Toronto and Montreal areas.
High Commissioner of India to Canada Ajay Bisaria expressed his deep grief to the families over the demise of the victims.
In a tweet, Bisaria said, “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.”
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
— Ajay Bisaria (@Ajaybis) March 14, 2022