ROURKELA, ODISHA – A tragic accident claimed the life of a three-year-old boy in Odisha’s Sundargarh district on Tuesday, after he was hit by a speeding truck. The incident occurred on National Highway 143, passing through Biramitrapur town.
According to police reports, the boy was traveling with his family on a scooter when the accident took place. A speeding motorcycle, coming from the opposite direction, collided with their scooter. The force of the crash threw the toddler into the path of an oncoming truck that was traveling on the same road. Tragically, the truck hit the child before the driver could react.
The truck driver, realizing the incident, fled the scene immediately without offering any help or stopping to report the accident. Police have launched a manhunt for the driver, who is now facing charges of reckless driving and causing death by negligence.
The child’s family, shaken and devastated by the loss, was left in shock after the fatal incident. Authorities are working to ensure justice is served, and the case has drawn attention to the rising number of road accidents in the region. The tragic event has also sparked renewed calls for better road safety measures, especially near busy highways and towns.
Local residents have expressed their concern over the speed of vehicles on NH-143 and the need for more effective traffic control and law enforcement to prevent such incidents. Meanwhile, the police continue their investigation, hoping to track down the truck driver responsible for the accident.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers on the roads and the need for heightened awareness to protect vulnerable road users.
