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Kanpur Man Dies After Autorickshaw Overturns
9 Oct
Summary
- A 33-year-old factory worker died during treatment.
- The autorickshaw overturned on September 29.
- Family alleges the driver was intoxicated during the crash.
A tragic accident in Kanpur resulted in the death of a 33-year-old factory worker, Pawan, who succumbed to his injuries on Friday morning. The incident occurred on September 29 when the autorickshaw he was traveling in overturned at Bhauti Bypass in the Sachendi police station area.
Pawan, a resident of Raruva village, was seated in the front when the vehicle lost control. He was trapped beneath the overturned auto, sustaining severe injuries. Three other passengers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were treated at a private hospital before being discharged.
Due to his critical condition, Pawan was referred to Lala Lajpat Rai (LLR) Hospital. His family has alleged that the autorickshaw driver was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. Police have stated that a case will be registered and appropriate action taken once a formal written complaint is received from the family. The body has been sent for a postmortem examination.
