Tragic Accident in Bengaluru: 2-Year-Old Boy Dies After Cement Lorry Crashes Into Compound Wall

The two-year-old child, identified as Pranav, was playing in the vicinity of the wall when the tragic accident occurred.

Bengaluru:

A tragic incident occurred on Friday in Bengaluru when a two-year-old boy lost his life after a cement lorry mixer crashed into a compound wall.

The unfortunate event took place at approximately 4 pm when the lorry was passing by a residential area. According to reports, the vehicle became entangled with an overhead cable, causing the driver to lose control. As a result, the lorry collided with a nearby compound wall.

The young victim, identified as Pranav, was playing near the wall during the time of the collision. The impact caused blocks from the wall to fall onto the child, resulting in fatal injuries, as reported by the HAL police.

Despite being rushed immediately to a nearby healthcare facility, medical professionals pronounced the child dead upon arrival.

The lorry driver, identified as Harish, has reportedly fled the scene and is currently missing. Police authorities have stated that an official complaint regarding the incident has yet to be filed.