At least six people, including two children, died and several others were injured in a tragic accident between two cars and a pickup truck in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia area on Tuesday early morning.

According to reports, the mishap occurred at around 3-3:30am.

"Six people, including two children, died and several others were injured in an accident between two cars and a pickup truck at around 3-3:30 am under Ballia's Bairiya police station area. The victims were returning from a function," Ballia SP, Dev Ranjan Verma, said.

The injured have been admitted to a hospital and are currently under treatment.