School girl run over by truck in Puducherry
A 15-year-old schoolgirl was killed in a road accident after being struck by a truck while cycling home in Puducherry. Local police have registered a case and are currently investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Why it matters
Road safety remains a critical issue for student commuters in urban and semi-urban areas.
A 15-year-old girl was killed after she was run over by a truck while returning home in her bicycle from school near Mettuplayam ITI on Wednesday evening.
According to the police, the deceased was a Class 11 student at a private school in Mettupalayam. A case has been registered and investigation was on to find the cause of accident, the police said.
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