College student killed after being run over by car in Neelankarai
A 19-year-old college student named Mohammed Rafi died after being run over by a car in Neelankarai. The accident occurred after his vehicle hit a trench dug for stormwater drain work, causing him to fall into the path of traffic.
Why it matters
The tragedy raises questions about urban infrastructure safety and the management of road construction projects in residential areas.
A 19-year-old motorist was killed after being run over by a car in Neelankarai on Tuesday.
A senior official of the city traffic police said Mohammed Rafi was a resident of P.K.S. Garden in Palavakkam, and was studying in a private college in Adyar. As Rafi was proceeding on ECR, his vehicle hit a small trench, which was dug across the road for stormwater drain work. He lost control of the vehicle and fell.
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