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Infant among three dead as dumper truck collides with auto‑rickshaw in Delhi
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 02:02 PM
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A dumper truck struck an auto‑rickshaw in Delhi, killing three people, including an infant, and injuring five others.
A heavy dumper truck rammed into an auto‑rickshaw on a Delhi road, causing a severe crash that resulted in three fatalities. Among the dead was an infant, highlighting the tragic human cost of the collision.
Emergency services arrived promptly, extracting the victims and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Five people sustained injuries of varying severity and are receiving medical care.
Delhi police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to assess whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash. The authorities have also urged commuters to exercise caution on congested streets.
The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the capital, where mixed traffic involving heavy vehicles and three‑wheelers often leads to hazardous conditions.
Emergency services arrived promptly, extracting the victims and transporting the injured to nearby hospitals. Five people sustained injuries of varying severity and are receiving medical care.
Delhi police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident and to assess whether any traffic violations contributed to the crash. The authorities have also urged commuters to exercise caution on congested streets.
The incident adds to growing concerns over road safety in the capital, where mixed traffic involving heavy vehicles and three‑wheelers often leads to hazardous conditions.