Patna Sep 11 (IANS) Five policemen were crushed to death by a speeding truck in Bihar s Muzaffarpur district police said on Monday.
The incident that also left four others injured took place near Akurahan Dhala late Sunday.
"Five police officials died on the spot after a speeding container truck crushed them and four injured including Deputy Superintendent of Police Krishna Murari Prasad and Panapur outpost incharge Dhurvanath Jha " a police official said.
The police team led by Prasad was on a search operation following information that a big consignment of liquor was on way.
--IANS
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