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Birthday joy turns tragic: 9-year-old killed by truck
6 Sep
Summary
- A 9-year-old boy was fatally struck by a speeding truck.
- The incident occurred while he was going to buy his birthday cake.
- Protesting locals blocked a road, leading to police intervention.
Tragedy struck in Bhojpur district on Wednesday evening as a 9-year-old boy, Pratik Kumar, was fatally struck by a speeding truck. The young boy was on his way to a nearby market to pick up his birthday cake.
Despite immediate hospitalization and subsequent transfers, Pratik succumbed to his severe injuries. The truck driver, who attempted to flee the scene, was apprehended by villagers and has since been arrested, with the vehicle impounded by authorities.
In response to the tragic loss of young life, locals staged a protest by blocking the Saraiya-Sinha road. The demonstration was eventually dispersed following the intervention of senior police officials.
