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Mother receives ₹5 lakh compensation in civic truck death case
A mother has been awarded ₹5 lakh in compensation following the death of her 12-year-old son, who was killed by a municipal garbage truck in 2021.
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The compensation was granted to the bereaved mother after her son was struck and killed by a garbage collection vehicle operated by the civic authority. The incident, which occurred in 2021, had prompted discussions regarding safety protocols for waste management operations in residential areas.
The ₹5 lakh payout represents a settlement between the family and the municipal body responsible for the garbage truck. While financial compensation cannot undo the tragedy, the award acknowledges the civic authority's liability in the incident and the loss suffered by the family.
The case underscores ongoing concerns about road safety involving heavy municipal vehicles in urban areas. Waste management operations, typically conducted during early morning or evening hours, have occasionally resulted in accidents involving pedestrians and children.
The settlement comes as civic authorities continue to review safety measures for garbage collection vehicles, including enhanced driver training, speed restrictions in populated zones, and improved warning systems. Safety advocacy groups have called for stricter oversight of municipal vehicle operations in residential neighborhoods.