Tragic Accident in Faridabad: Toddler Killed, Mother Injured by SUV
SUV mow down toddler, injures mother in Faridabad; driver held, later released
Hindustan Times
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A two-year-old boy was killed and his mother critically injured when an SUV struck them in Sector 88, Faridabad, India. The driver, a 31-year-old engineer, was arrested but later released on bail after the incident on Sunday evening.
- 01A two-year-old boy died after being struck by an SUV in Faridabad.
- 02The child's mother was critically injured in the accident.
- 03The driver, an engineer, lost control of the vehicle before the crash.
- 04The driver was arrested and later released on bail.
- 05An FIR was filed under negligence and rash driving laws.
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In a tragic incident on Sunday evening, a two-year-old boy named Ajay Kumar was killed while his mother, Laxmi Devi, aged 25, was critically injured when they were struck by a speeding SUV in Sector 88, Faridabad, Haryana, India. The accident occurred around 6:20 PM as the mother and son were walking to a nearby market. The SUV, a Mahindra XUV, reportedly lost control and veered off-course, hitting them from behind. Eyewitnesses rushed to their aid and alerted the police, but the boy was declared dead upon arrival at a private hospital. Laxmi Devi is currently receiving treatment. The driver, a 31-year-old engineer residing in Sector 87 of Faridabad, attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by passersby and handed over to the police. An FIR was filed against him for causing death by negligence and rash driving. Following the incident, the boy's body was returned to the family after an autopsy, and the driver was granted bail as per legal procedures.
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This incident raises concerns about road safety and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations in Faridabad.
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