4-Year-Old Boy Killed by Speeding Car in Mumbai, Teen Driver Arrested
A four-year-old boy was killed in Mumbai after being hit by a speeding Hyundai Creta driven by a 19-year-old. Maharashtra continues to report high road accident fatalities.
Mumbai: A four-year-old boy, Ayush Laxman Kinvade, tragically lost his life after being hit by a speeding Hyundai Creta near Ambedkar College in Mumbai's Wadala area, police said on Sunday. The car was driven by a 19-year-old, identified as Sandeep Gole, a resident of Vile Parle.
Police revealed that Ayush's family lives on the footpath, with his father working as a laborer. Following the accident, Gole was arrested, and an investigation is underway to determine further details surrounding the incident.
Rising Road Accident Concerns
The accident adds to growing concerns over road safety in Maharashtra, which has recorded one of the highest numbers of road accidents in India over the past five years, according to a report from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.
The report highlights that over 7 lakh people have lost their lives in road accidents across India between 2018 and 2022, emphasizing the urgent need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations and road safety measures.
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