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Three-year-old boy dies after being struck by car in Hyderabad
A three-year-old child was killed in Hyderabad after being hit by a vehicle while attempting to cross a road. The driver fled the scene immediately following the collision.
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The tragic incident occurred when the young boy ventured onto the roadway in the city. According to initial reports, the child was struck by a car that was in motion at the time of impact.
The vehicle's driver did not stop at the scene of the accident and instead continued away from the location, leaving the injured child unattended. Bystanders and passersby discovered the child following the collision.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene but the child succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident. The incident has renewed concerns about road safety in residential areas and pedestrian crossings across the city.
Local authorities have launched an investigation into the matter and are attempting to identify and locate the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision. Officials are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with information that could assist in the ongoing inquiry.