Lucknow: A six-year-old boy was killed and four others were injured after a speeding Swift Dzire car, driven by a Class 12 student, rammed into pedestrians and vehicles near the Hanuman Temple in Banthra on Thursday evening, police said.
Car Veers Out Of Control Near Chaat Stall
According to police, the speeding car travelling from Lucknow towards Kanpur veered out of control around 6 pm and crashed into a group of people standing near a chaat stall along the busy Kanpur Road stretch.
The impact knocked several victims to the ground before the car collided with a parked motorcycle, an autorickshaw and other nearby vehicles. The area is known for heavy evening footfall due to food vendors.
The Lucknow Police responded to the case and have mentioned that they arrested the accused identified as Gaurav Singh, the car also have been seized by the police for further investigation.
6-Year-Old Succumbs; Four Injured Stable
The injured have been identified as Sadhna Patel, her mother Meena Devi (60), Armaan (12), and e-rickshaw driver Awadh Bihari (42). All are reported to be in stable condition and undergoing treatment.
Six-year-old Dikshant Patel sustained critical injuries and was referred to another medical facility, where he later succumbed during treatment.
An autorickshaw and a motorcycle were also damaged in the collision.
Minor Driver Fled Scene, Later Arrested
Police investigations revealed that the driver, a student of a local school, fled immediately after the crash. Officials said he first dropped off a female passenger at an undisclosed location before going into hiding.
The student was reportedly returning from a school farewell party and had taken the vehicle out on a joyride.
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