New Delhi: Five Indian students were killed in a road accident in Canada after a passenger van collided with a tractor on the Ontario highway on Saturday.
Taking to the micro-blogging site Twitter, the Indian High Commission to Canada apprised the same and expressed his condolences to the families of the students on Monday.
''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,'' he tweeted.
According to reports, the students who were killed were identified as Harpreet Singh, Jaspinder Singh, Karanpal Singh, Mohit Chouhan and Pawan Kumar.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also condoled the demise of Indian students who lost their lives in the accident.
''Deeply mourn the passing away of 5 Indian students in Canada. Condolences to their families. Pray for the recovery of those injured. @IndiainToronto will provide all necessary support and assistance,'' he tweeted.
The two other passengers who were injured have been taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries.
Meanwhile, an investigation has been initiated into the matter.
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