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6-Year-Old Child Dies After Being Crushed Under Lorry in Hyderabad
✍️ The Siasat Daily
🗓 03 Aug 2026, 07:37 AM
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A 6‑year‑old boy lost his life after a lorry overturned on a road in Hyderabad, according to local authorities.
A tragic incident unfolded in Hyderabad when a 6‑year‑old boy was crushed under a lorry that overturned on a busy road. The accident occurred early in the morning, as the vehicle was crossing a congested junction.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Ambulance services transported the body to a nearby hospital, where the medical team confirmed the fatal injuries.
Local authorities released a statement confirming the death and said the lorry driver was taken into custody for investigation. The incident has prompted calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.
Such accidents involving pedestrians and heavy vehicles remain a significant safety concern in Hyderabad, prompting authorities to review road safety measures.
Emergency responders arrived promptly, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene. Ambulance services transported the body to a nearby hospital, where the medical team confirmed the fatal injuries.
Local authorities released a statement confirming the death and said the lorry driver was taken into custody for investigation. The incident has prompted calls for stricter traffic enforcement in the area.
Such accidents involving pedestrians and heavy vehicles remain a significant safety concern in Hyderabad, prompting authorities to review road safety measures.