A tragic incident occurred in Lucknow when a speeding car, driven by a Class 12 student, struck pedestrians near the Hanuman temple at Banthra on Kanpur Road. The collision left a six-year-old boy dead and five others, including two women, injured. The child succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment, with the injured individuals identified as Arman, Awadh Bihari, Sadhana Verma, Meena Devi, and Dikshant Patel.
The accused driver, identified as Gaurav, a resident of Sohramau in Unnao’s Ballukheda area, has been arrested. The student, considered an adult by the police, was driving a Swift car with Kanpur registration. Initial investigations suggest the accident occurred as the driver was returning from a farewell party and subsequently fled the scene after dropping off a female passenger.
One of the injured, auto driver Awadh Bihari, narrated the harrowing experience of being hit by the vehicle, resulting in severe head injuries. Nitin, Awadh Bihari’s son, informed the police about the accident around 6 p.m. on the day of the incident. Dr. Meera Arya mentioned that the child’s critical condition warranted immediate medical attention, while the others were admitted for treatment.
The incident has sparked discussions on road safety enforcement in Uttar Pradesh, drawing parallels to a recent Kanpur Lamborghini crash where the accused was swiftly granted bail post-arrest.
