A 25-year-old man was today killed and another person injured when they were hit by a truck in northwest Delhi's Azadpur Mandi area.
According to the police, the incident took place at around 7am when Mevaram, a vegetable vendor, was heading towards the vegetable market in the area.
Eyewitnesses claimed that as Mevaram was crossing the road with his cart, a truck ran over him.
"Locals said he was dragged by the truck for meters along with his cart. The other person who was passing nearby was also hit by the cart and injured. Luckily, he did not come under the truck," said a senior police officer.
Both the victims were rushed to a nearby hospital where Mevaram was declared brought dead while the other person was admitted for treatment.
Police said that the driver of the truck left the vehicle on the spot and escaped.
"The vehicle has been seized and a case of causing death by negligence and rash driving registered. We have identified the truck driver and a team has been sent to apprehend him. He will be arrested soon," police said.
