Madhya Pradesh, On Wednesday: Two persons were killed when their motorcycle was hit by a speeding truck near Jaavda village on Khargone-Indore road.

Antarsingh Kanesh,Additional Superintendent of Police said ,"The victims were returning to the Nimgul village after a family member's funeral on the banks of Narmada river when the mishap took place yesterday"

Both the victims, recognized as Dharmendra Revaram and Totaram , expired on the spot.

The truck driver ran away after the disaster leaving at the back the transporter which was impounded by police.

A case has been recorded in this matter at Kasrawad police station and further examination is on.