Jhansi: A 54-year-old woman named Guddo lost her life after being struck and dragged nearly 100 feet by a speeding car in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday evening. The incident occurred as she and her husband were crossing the road to return home after visiting a relative in the hospital.
Details of the Incident
Guddo, a resident of the Kotwali area, was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead upon arrival. Her body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Disturbing CCTV footage of the accident shows the impact of the collision, which threw Guddo into the air before she landed on the car’s bonnet. The driver, however, continued to drive away, dragging her for approximately 100 feet before fleeing the scene.
Police Investigation and Action
Upon receiving the report of the accident, local police swiftly arrived at the scene. Police officer Ramveer Singh confirmed that the vehicle involved, a Wagon R, has been traced. “Around 9:15 PM in the Nawabad area, a Wagon R ran over a woman and fled. We have traced the car, and action will proceed once a formal complaint is filed. The CCTV footage helped us trace the car,” Singh stated.
Eyewitness Account from the Victim’s Husband
Raju Rayakwar, Guddo’s husband, recounted the tragic events, saying, “We had gone to Max Care Hospital to visit our relative. After seeing them, we left around 9:15 PM. While crossing the road, a car came at speed and hit my wife. The driver dragged her for about 100 feet before she fell from the car, after which the driver fled.”
The incident has raised serious concerns about road safety and the responsibility of drivers in urban areas, prompting calls for stricter enforcement of traffic laws.
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