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Accident Ahmedabad : A 24-year-old pedestrian was killed in a road accident on Sarkhej-Vejalpur Road on Saturday afternoon after a two-wheeler allegedly struck him and a truck subsequently ran over him.
A woman riding a two-wheeler from Sarkhej towards Amber Tower allegedly approached at high speed and hit Mahto, causing him to fall onto the road, according to police. Police inspector U B Dhakhada said both drivers fled after the accident. A truck ran over Mahto after he fell. He came under the truck’s left rear wheel and sustained severe head and body injuries. He died on the spot. The woman rider allegedly escaped on her two-wheeler, while the truck driver abandoned the vehicle at the scene and fled.
The victim, Bhimkumar Mahto, was crossing the road near Amber Tower when the accident occurred.
Traffic police reached the spot after receiving information about the accident and launched an investigation. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in Ahmedabad Stay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. A case has been registered against both drivers. Download the TOI App.