Ambala: Five people were killed and eight injured when a three private tourist buses collided with each other on the Ambala-Delhi highway. As per the official, the incident took place near Healing Touch Hospital on Haryana's Ambala-Delhi highway on Monday.

"The bus was going towards Delhi when another bus hit it from behind. Five people including a 45-yesr-old woman lost their lives and eight others are injured," said Naresh, Assistant sub-inspector (ASI), Baldev Nagar, Ambala.

Those killed, have been identified as Rahul (21), Pardeep Kumar (22), Mena Bai (4), Rohit Kumar (53) and a 45-year-old woman.

The injured have been admitted to Civil Hospital. A case has been registered against the driver and police are investigating the matter, said police official.

"According to the information, five people killed so far and others are injured. The injured people are shifted to the hospital," Aseem Goyal, MLA from Haryana said.

Goyal visited the hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured and assure them of further safety.

"Food arrangements have been made for them and we will make sure that they will return their home safely," the MLA said.