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Two labourers killed and three injured after being hit by speeding truck

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New Delhi: Two labourers, working to repair a bus shelter, were killed while three others were critically injured when a speeding truck ran over them and then rammed into the bus stand at South Extension.

The incident was reported around 4am on Sunday. All five labourers had been hired by the PWD for the repair project.

According to the police, the labourers working in the night shift from 9pm to 4am had just finished their work when the speeding truck ran them over.
The truck driver, identified as Naim Ahmad, reportedly lost control of the vehicle

The truck driver, identified as Naim Ahmad, reportedly lost control of the vehicle

The accused driver, identified as Naim Ahmad, reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into the bus stand.

While one of the deceased was not identified till late night, the other was identified as Kishni.

The injured were identified as Vasant, 35, Hallu, 40, and Lakhan, 40.

“A passerby made a PCR call and a team of police officers rushed to the spot. The victims were rushed to the hospital. While two were declared dead on arrival, the other three have been admitted to the hospital and are recuperating. We have registered a case of attempt to murder, rash and negligent driving and act of endangering life or personal safety of others, against the errant driver,” a senior police officer said.

The driver as well as helper of the truck are on the run.

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