Indore, 15 Sept

At least two people were killed and as many were left injured on Monday in Madhya Pradesh's Indore, when an out of control truck ran over several pedestrians and later caught fire, a police officer said.

The truck driver was highly inebriated and lost control of the vehicle, leading to the accident. A bike also came under the truck's grip and was dragged along for a few metres, leading to the bus catching fire, police officials said.

The truck driver has been taken into police custody while nine others who were injured have been rushed to nearby hospital for treatment. 

Additional Police Commissioner Amit Singh said the truck hit some vehicles on Aerodrome Road before catching fire. 

"The driver was highly inebriated and lost control of the vehicle, which led to this accident. A bike also came under its grip and was dragged along. So far, two people have died. Nine people are injured, including three who are seriously injured. Prima facie, it seems that the front part of the truck caught fire after the bike came under it. The truck driver is in police custody and has been sent for medical examination..." Singh told ANI. 

Singh added that the truck driver was arrested after the accident and was being questioned.