Girl dies after being hit by tractor
An eight-year-old girl died after being struck by a reversing tractor in Kadaladi village, Tiruvannamalai. Local police have registered a case and are currently searching for the driver, who fled the scene.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the risks of vehicle accidents in residential areas and the ongoing need for traffic safety awareness.
A girl was killed after a tractor hit her while she was playing in front of the house at Kadaladi village near Arani town in Tiruvannamalai on Saturday.
The police said the deceased girl was identified as S. Jayashri, 8, daughter of G. Sivalingam and S. Kavitha, who are farmers. The family was living in the village for many years. Initial inquiry revealed that along with friends, Jayashri was playing in front of her house when driver S. Prakash, 28, lost control of the tractor when he tried to reverse on the stretch.
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