A tragic road accident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the life of a woman and left her daughter critically injured. The incident occurred on Friday when a speeding car driven by a 17-year-old boy collided with their scooter. The car, reportedly driven recklessly with the driver attempting stunts, rammed into the two-wheeler, throwing both the woman and her daughter into the air. The collision was captured on a security camera and the video has gone viral on social media.
The woman succumbed to her injuries during treatment at the hospital, while her daughter sustained multiple fractures and is currently receiving medical attention. The minor driver has been apprehended and a probe is underway. This incident highlights a concerning trend of road accidents in India, fueled by reckless driving.
Just a day earlier in Hyderabad, a 19-year-old college student lost his life in a similar accident when he crashed his car into a flyover while returning home from the BNR Hills area.
In Mumbai, a speeding car struck three bikes on Friday, injuring one person. The police investigation revealed that the driver, 24-year-old Alpesh Vivek Indulkar, was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. He was subsequently arrested and a case registered against him.
These incidents follow a string of similar accidents in various parts of India, emphasizing the need for stricter road safety measures and increased awareness among drivers.
