New Delhi: A tragic accident unfolded in southeast Delhi’s Sarita Vihar on Monday morning, when a speeding truck loaded with gas cylinders ploughed into pedestrians, resulting in one fatality and three injuries, according to the Delhi Police.
The incident occurred around 10:15 AM near the Okhla Tank Bus Stand, when a truck coming from the Ashram side hit a parked motorcycle and then rammed into multiple pedestrians, said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Southeast) Hemant Tiwari. The truck driver attempted to flee, but was intercepted by traffic police personnel stationed near Apollo Hospital and promptly taken into custody.
The police found a badly damaged motorcycle and fruit cart debris strewn across the scene. Four pedestrians were seriously injured and rushed to Apollo Hospital by locals and PCR personnel. One victim, identified as Sabbir (36), was declared brought dead.
The accused driver, Brhamdeo Singh (43), a resident of Sitamarhi, Bihar, has been arrested, and the truck seized, officials said.
A case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) has been registered at the Sarita Vihar police station, including Section 281 (rash driving), Section 125(a) (act endangering life or public safety), and Section 106(1) (causing death by negligence).
An in-depth investigation, including eyewitness statements, scene inspection, and medical opinions, is underway.
