HATHRAS: At least 12 people travelling in a van were killed on Friday after a roadways bus hit the vehicle from behind on National Highway 93 here, officials said.

Sixteen others were injured in the accident and they have been admitted to a government hospital.

Superintendent of Police (SP) Nipun Agarwal said, “The accident occurred when the bus hit the van while trying to overtake it on the Agra-Aligarh National Highway.” The condition of four of the injured is said to be critical. The passengers were on their way to Agra from Hathras.