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Eight-year-old boy dies after pitch roller accident at Gurugram cricket academy
A child was fatally struck by a mini pitch roller while playing at a cricket facility in Gurugram. The incident has raised fresh concerns about safety standards at sports training centers.
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An eight-year-old boy died after being struck by a pitch roller at a cricket academy in Gurugram, authorities confirmed. The child was playing with other children at the facility when the accident occurred, resulting in fatal injuries.
Emergency services responded to the incident, but the boy could not be revived. Police have registered a case and begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The incident has highlighted persistent safety concerns at sports training facilities across the National Capital Region. Gurugram's rapid expansion of cricket academies and coaching centers has often outpaced regulatory oversight, with many facilities operating without adequate safety protocols or supervision mechanisms.
Authorities have called for stricter compliance with safety guidelines at all sports academies in the district. The case underscores the need for better equipment maintenance, operational procedures, and supervision standards to prevent similar tragedies at youth sports facilities.