A tragic accident occurred in Mumbai today when a speeding Hyundai Creta, driven by a 19-year-old man, ran over a 4-year-old boy. The boy, identified as Ayush Laxman Kinvade, was killed near Ambedkar College in the Wadala area. The victim’s family, living on the footpath, is reportedly struggling, with his father working as a laborer.
The driver, identified as Sandeep Gole from Vile Parle, was arrested by the police. This incident comes just days after a horrific crash in Kurla involving a BEST-operated electric bus, which killed seven and injured 42.
This tragedy highlights the ongoing road safety concerns in Maharashtra, which has one of the highest numbers of road accidents in India, according to recent data from the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.