Six youth were killed on Sunday night after being hit by a speeding train in Uttar Pradesh's Hapur.

The youth were sitting on the railway tracks and loitering around with earphones on when the speeding train hit them.

The victims, who were all daily wagers, were supposed to board a train from Ghaziabad for a painting contract in Hyderabad. But they missed that train and returned to Pilkhuwa a little after midnight.

They then tried to cross the railway track when the train hit them, killing five of them instantly.

The incident occured in Sadikpura area of Pilkhuwa jurisdiction of Hapur.

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While five were instantly killed, two were critically injured and were rushed to a nearby hospital.

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One youth, however, succumbed to his injuries later.

According to eyewitnesses, the victims appeared disturbed and were walking dangerously close to the railway tracks near the Gandhi Gate.

Salim, Arif, Sameer, Akash, Rahul and Vijay -- were run over by the train engine on a 'shuttling' duty.

An angry mob started protesting at the accident site. A heavy police presence later managed the situation.

(Inputs by Devendar and agencies)

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