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Crime
8-year-old boy killed in Mumbai as Innova car runs him over, woman detained
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 07:34 AM
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An eight‑year‑old child died after being struck by an Innova in Mumbai, and police have arrested a woman in connection with the incident.
Police in Mumbai reported that an eight‑year‑old boy lost his life after being run over by a Maruti Suzuki Innova on a city road. The incident prompted immediate medical attention, but the child was pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigators detained a woman shortly after the accident, stating that she was linked to the vehicle involved. The woman was taken into custody for questioning, and the case is being treated as a criminal matter under the city's traffic and homicide statutes.
Authorities have reiterated the importance of adhering to traffic rules, especially in densely populated areas, and have urged the public to exercise caution to prevent similar tragedies.
Investigators detained a woman shortly after the accident, stating that she was linked to the vehicle involved. The woman was taken into custody for questioning, and the case is being treated as a criminal matter under the city's traffic and homicide statutes.
Authorities have reiterated the importance of adhering to traffic rules, especially in densely populated areas, and have urged the public to exercise caution to prevent similar tragedies.