Speeding truck mows down four in Aligarh

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A major accident happened in Aligarh, UP on Sunday when an uncontrolled truck coming from Anupshahar trampled many passers-by on the Nagla Patwari road adjacent to the city at around 12 noon. After that it collided with the tree. Four passers-by died in the accident, while four people were injured.

The driver is absconding after the accident. Among the dead is Sabir, a technician in the Department of Ophthalmology, Aligarh Muslim University. His posting is in the office of the department located at Gandhi Eye Hospital. In relation to the incident, it has been told by Municipal Magistrate Pradeep Kumar Verma that 4 persons have died in this unpleasant accident. Along with this, four other people have been injured. In which 3 injured are being given medical treatment at District Malkhan Singh Hospital and 1 injured person in Medical College.

Sabir, a technician in the Department of Ophthalmology of Aligarh Muslim University, was going to his house in Firdous Nagar on bike along with his wife Praveen. The truck hit them from behind. Praveen's condition is critical. After this the truck went for two kilometers hitting several vehicles. Due to this, 13-year-old Faran of Firdaus Nagar has died. Four people including another person Munir have died in the accident. The bodies have been sent for postmortem.

The uncontrollable truck also damaged the roadside tappers. At the same time, the handcarts of those selling fruits on the handcart were also damaged.

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