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Girl, 13, Dies After Falling From Scooter Under Lorry
15 Nov
Summary
- A 13-year-old girl tragically lost her life in an accident.
- The incident occurred when she fell from a two-wheeler.
- The girl was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.
A devastating incident on Korattur Water Canal Road junction in Chennai resulted in the death of a 13-year-old schoolgirl. The Class VIII student was returning home with her mother from a restaurant when their two-wheeler collided with a tipper lorry.
The collision caused both mother and daughter to fall from the vehicle. Tragically, the daughter, who was not wearing a helmet, sustained fatal head injuries and passed away immediately. Her mother, who was wearing a helmet, was fortunately unharmed.
Authorities have detained the lorry driver for questioning after examining CCTV footage from the vicinity. The driver had fled the scene following the accident. The girl's body has been sent for postmortem examination.
