Truck crashes into e-scooter near Kalkaji flyover, killing one and injuring another
A speeding truck struck an electric scooter on a road leading to the Kalkaji temple in Delhi, killing Aditya Kumar and seriously wounding Raju Kumar Yadav.
Around 2:28 am on Thursday, a truck traveling at high speed hit an electric scooter on the road that leads to the Kalkaji temple in Delhi. The incident left Aditya Kumar dead after he was rushed to the AIIMS Trauma Centre, and Raju Kumar Yadav, 30, severely injured and currently receiving treatment. Police from the Okhla Industrial Area station arrived at the scene, recovered the damaged scooter and collected evidence before transporting both victims to the hospital.
A case has been lodged against the truck driver under statutes covering reckless and negligent driving. Authorities are examining nearby CCTV recordings to identify the vehicle and its operator, as no eyewitnesses have come forward.
Why it matters
The crash highlights road safety risks for e-scooter users and prompts police action against reckless driving in Delhi.
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