2 die, 3 injured in West Delhi as car hits cyclist, rams into hut
Two individuals died and three others were injured in West Delhi after a speeding car allegedly driven by a 19-year-old hit a cyclist and then crashed into a makeshift hut on the roadside early on Thursday, the police said.
The accident occurred on Pankha Road around 3.30 am and was reported via a PCR call to the Janakpuri police station, the police said.
The driver has been apprehended, and legal proceedings are underway, said an officer.
Emergency services and the local police promptly reached the scene and rushed the injured to a nearby hospital. Despite efforts to save them, two individuals succumbed to injuries, while three others remain under medical treatment and their condition is currently being monitored, said the police.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, including whether the driver was under the influence of alcohol or speeding at the time of the incident.
In March, a Delhi University student who was delivering newspapers early in the morning was struck by a speeding car and killed in Rohini.
Investigations led to the arrest of two suspects — Saurabh Gupta, 26, and his uncle Pankaj Gupta, 41, who allegedly attempted to conceal their involvement by repairing their vehicle in Panipat. CCTV footage played a crucial role in identifying and locating the suspects, said the police.
The victim, Rishal Singh, was a resident of Budh Vihar and was pursuing a BA degree through the School of Open Learning. To support his education and family, he worked as a newspaper vendor, earning approximately Rs 12,000 per month.
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