In Kanpur, an e-rickshaw strikes and leaves a woman injured on the road, as captured in a viral video, sparking outrage and calls for stricter traffic measures.
In a harrowing incident captured on video, a woman in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, was struck by an e-rickshaw and left in the middle of the road. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows a woman walking while carrying a bag when an e-rickshaw comes from behind and violently hits her.
The video begins with the woman walking along the road, seemingly unaware of the approaching vehicle. She is seen carrying a bag, appearing focused on her path. Without warning, an e-rickshaw speeds up from behind and crashes into her, knocking her down and leaving her sprawled in the middle of the road. The impact of the collision is jarring, and the e-rickshaw continues to drive away, leaving the woman injured and helpless on the road.
The E-rickshaw ran over a woman and left in the middle of the Road, Kanpur UP
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The public is outraged and concerned about the situation. Many are questioning the accountability of the e-rickshaw driver and calling for stricter regulations to ensure the safety of pedestrians. Eyewitnesses and residents have expressed their shock and dismay, urging authorities to take action against the driver, who fled the scene of the accident.
In response to the video, the local police have launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the e-rickshaw driver. The authorities have also emphasized the need for better traffic management and enforcement of safety protocols to prevent such accidents in the future.
This distressing event highlights the urgent need for increased awareness and responsibility among e-rickshaw drivers and pedestrians alike, to ensure that such tragic incidents are avoided.
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