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Kanpur: A 51-year-old woman died after being hit by a speeding DCM vehicle near Thums Up Chauraha in Panki on Monday morning. The victim was identified as Manmaya (51), a resident of Nauraiyakheda and native of Mala Giri in Nepal. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kanpur | Silver Rate in Kanpur | Bank Holidays in Kanpur | Public Holidays in Kanpur | Kanpur AQI | Weather in Kanpur | Petrol Price in Kanpur | Diesel Price in Kanpur | CNG Price in Kanpur | LPG Price in Kanpur Stay updated with the latest Kanpur news.
Police said the driver tried to flee after the accident. Her family said she worked at a scrap warehouse and was crossing the road to get tea for her employer when she was hit. The driver did not stop after hitting her, and the rear wheel ran over her, according to eyewitnesses. Panki Inspector Dinesh Singh Bisht said an FIR would be registered after a formal complaint was received.
She died on the spot. Her face was badly disfigured, which made identification difficult. A crowd gathered at the spot after the incident. Police reached the spot, brought the situation under control and sent the body for post-mortem. An investigation is under way. Download the TOI App.