Fatal Accident Involving DTC Bus in Dhaula Kuan, Delhi
Speeding DTC bus mows down pedestrian in Delhi’s Dhaula Kuan
Hindustan Times
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A speeding Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus struck and killed a 40-year-old pedestrian, Vijay Singh, in Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, while also injuring a motorcyclist. The bus driver fled the scene, and police are investigating the incident, including allegations of rash driving and possible intoxication.
- 01The incident occurred near the Dhaula Kuan Metro station on Friday morning.
- 02Vijay Singh, the victim, was a 40-year-old driver from Unnao, Uttar Pradesh, and was the sole breadwinner for his family.
- 03The bus driver has not been apprehended as of Friday night, and a case has been registered against him.
- 04The injured motorcyclist suffered minor injuries and is in stable condition.
- 05Eyewitnesses allege the bus was speeding and suggest the driver may have been under the influence of alcohol.
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On Friday morning, a speeding Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus fatally struck Vijay Singh, a 40-year-old pedestrian, near the Dhaula Kuan Metro station in New Delhi. Singh, a resident of Mahipalpur, was crossing the road when he was hit, resulting in his immediate death. The bus also collided with a motorcycle, injuring the rider, who sustained minor injuries but is in stable condition. Following the incident, the bus driver fled the scene and has yet to be arrested. Police have registered a case under sections pertaining to rash driving and causing death by negligence. Singh was the sole breadwinner for his family, which includes a wife and child. Authorities are currently analyzing CCTV footage and gathering evidence, while eyewitnesses have raised concerns about the driver’s speed and potential intoxication. The investigation is ongoing, with police confirming they are verifying these allegations.
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This tragic incident highlights concerns regarding road safety and the behavior of public transport drivers in urban areas.
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