An elderly cyclist was killed after being run over by a speeding truck at Workshop Chowk. The deceased, identified as Muni Ram, was reportedly on his way to work when the accident took place. The truck driver allegedly abandoned the vehicle and fled the scene following the incident.
The accident triggered anger among local residents, who raised concerns over the alleged delay in the arrival of the police and emergency services.
Truck runs over cyclist near Workshop Chowk
According to the information available, Muni Ram had left home on his bicycle to go to work, as he did every day. When he reached near Workshop Chowk, a speeding truck coming from behind hit him, causing him to fall under its wheels.
The impact of the collision was severe, and the elderly man died at the spot. The truck driver reportedly fled after leaving the vehicle behind. The registration number of the truck has been identified as PB 08 DS 2953.
Following the accident, a crowd of passersby and local residents gathered at the spot, affecting traffic movement in the area.
Locals allege delay in ambulance and police response
Eyewitness Rajinder Baba said that Muni Ram was still breathing immediately after the accident. Locals claimed that they repeatedly contacted the 108 ambulance service and police helplines 100 and 112 for assistance.
According to the eyewitnesses, the ambulance took around 30 minutes to reach the spot. Residents also questioned the delay in police response, pointing out that Police Station No. 2 is located a short distance from the accident site.
Locals expressed anger over the alleged delay, saying that timely medical assistance could possibly have made a difference.
Police take truck into custody
According to the information provided, the deceased did not have any identity document or mobile phone with him at the time of the accident. A tiffin box and his bicycle were reportedly found at the spot.
After the police arrived, ambulance personnel initiated the process of shifting the body for post-mortem examination.
Police Station No. 2 officials took the truck into custody and initiated further investigation into the incident. The truck driver's whereabouts were not immediately known.