8-year-old boy hit by phone‑talking Innova driver in Bandra

A traffic incident in Bandra, Mumbai, left an eight‑year‑old boy seriously injured after he was run over by a Toyota Innova. Police reports indicate that the driver was engaged in a phone conversation at the time of the collision, violating local traffic rules that prohibit mobile phone use while driving.
The boy was crossing the road near a busy intersection when the vehicle struck him. Emergency services arrived promptly and transported the child to a nearby hospital for treatment. Witnesses described the driver as appearing distracted and not slowing down despite the presence of pedestrians.
Mumbai police have opened a case under the Motor Vehicles Act for reckless driving and use of a handheld mobile device. The driver has been detained for questioning, and the investigation will determine whether further charges, including negligence leading to grievous injury, will be filed.
Authorities have reiterated the need for strict adherence to traffic regulations, especially the ban on phone use while driving, to prevent such accidents in the future.