The accident occurred in the presence of several parents, all of whom rushed to assist. The lorry driver fled the scene. Police have seized the vehicle and are searching for the absconding driver.
A six-year-old boy died after he was run over by a tipper lorry near a private school in Dundigal at around 8.30 am on Friday, when he was being dropped to school by his mother on a two-wheeler.
According to investigation officer (IO) Savitha Choudhary, the boy, a Class 1 student and resident of Mallampet, had been admitted to the school just about a fortnight ago, on June 10. Police said the accident occurred near Shambipur when the tipper lorry appeared to brush against the two-wheeler.
“The mother fell on the right side while the child came under the rear wheels of the vehicle,” said IO Savitha. The mother did not sustain any injuries. The lorry driver stopped the vehicle fled the scene. Police have since seized the vehicle and are searching for the absconding driver.
The boy’s body was shifted to the Medchal Government Hospital for a postmortem examination. A case has been registered under the BNS against the missing lorry driver.
The deceased, a native of Nizamabad, is survived by his parents and a two-year-old sister. His father is a private company employee and the mother a home-maker and the family stays at Mallampet.
“The road is frequently used by heavy vehicles, particularly during school hours,” said the investigation officer. “A school bus had picked up a student near the accident spot and was moving forward,” Savitha added. A video showed that after the school bus left the spot, another passed the spot. The accident vehicle rider appeared to get startled by a two-wheeler that seemed to slow down in front of her.
The video also showed that several vehicles, including another school bus, drove past the spot.
Tirupathi, a patrol constable who responded to the call, said the accident caused a severe traffic jam. “The road is narrow. Heavy vehicles must be restricted during school timings as it is unsafe even for students who walk out after classes,” he said.
Police officials are also verifying whether the child’s mother possessed a valid driving licence. Further investigation into the incident is underway.
