A tragic incident occurred in Patrapada, near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, where a woman died on Monday after undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident on Saturday. Her eight-year-old daughter was killed instantly in the accident, and her two-year-old son remains in critical condition.
Details of the Accident
- The family was returning home after celebrating Raksha Bandhan when a speeding Thar vehicle hit them while they were crossing the road in front of V2 Mall in Patrapada.
- Reports indicate a Scorpio and a Thar were racing on the National Highway when the accident occurred.
- The Thar vehicle was seized from the Jatni area on Sunday by the Khandagiri police.
Aftermath and Protests
- Locals from Phulaswari Basti blocked the National Highway near Patrapada in protest, demanding a foot overbridge for pedestrian safety.
- Police negotiated with the protesters and cleared the road.
The incident has sparked concerns over traffic safety in the Patrapada area of Bhubaneswar.