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Crime
11-year-old child killed by goods lorry on Aluva road
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 08:18 AM
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An 11-year-old boy was fatally struck by a goods lorry near Aluva, Kerala. Police have opened an investigation into the accident.
A tragic road accident occurred near Aluva in Kerala when a goods lorry ran over an 11-year-old boy. The child was on the roadway when the heavy vehicle, reportedly carrying commercial cargo, struck him, leading to fatal injuries.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and secured the area. An FIR has been lodged, and the driver of the lorry is being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
Local authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have warned that any negligence on the part of the driver will be dealt with under the relevant traffic and criminal statutes.
The incident has sparked concern among residents about road safety, especially for children walking near busy transport routes.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.
Police arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and secured the area. An FIR has been lodged, and the driver of the lorry is being questioned as part of the ongoing investigation.
Local authorities have urged witnesses to come forward and have warned that any negligence on the part of the driver will be dealt with under the relevant traffic and criminal statutes.
The incident has sparked concern among residents about road safety, especially for children walking near busy transport routes.
Further details will be released as the investigation progresses.