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Girl, 8, Killed by Unnumbered Truck in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Tragedy strikes, 8-year-old dies, sister injured. Driver flees scene.

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Wed, 26 August 2026 at 03:16 pm
Girl, 8, Killed by Unnumbered Truck in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

An 8-year-old girl, Aarushi Krishna Tiwari, was fatally run over by a speeding, unnumbered truck on the Vitava-Ekalhera road in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred while Aarushi and her 16-year-old sister, Nandani Tiwari, were crossing the road. Aarushi succumbed to her injuries before medical treatment could be provided, while Nandani sustained serious injuries.

The driver of the truck fled the scene immediately after the accident, leaving the sisters to their fate. The incident has sparked outrage among the local residents, who vandalised the truck in anger. The situation became tense in the area for some time following the accident.

Aarushi's father, Krishna Tiwari, is a resident of the Viraj Park area of Vitava and originally hails from Nageshipur in Handia taluka of Prayagraj district. He has been living in the area for the past 15 years.

This is not the first incident of its kind in the area. Earlier, on August 5, a speeding, unnumbered tipper truck had run over a pedestrian at Ambelohal, resulting in the death of 41-year-old Devidas Lahu Jadhav. The driver had fled the scene immediately after the incident.

The recent accident has raised concerns about the safety of pedestrians on the roads of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The lack of regulation and enforcement of traffic rules has led to a surge in accidents involving unnumbered vehicles.

Following the incident, a group of 15 to 20 sand transporters and associated persons gathered at the Waluj MIDC police station. The police are investigating the matter and are yet to arrest the driver of the truck.

The incident is a stark reminder of the need for stricter traffic regulations and enforcement in the area. The residents of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are demanding action against the drivers of unnumbered vehicles and are calling for increased safety measures to prevent such accidents in the future.

The death of Aarushi Tiwari is a tragic loss of life, and it highlights the need for urgent attention to be paid to the issue of road safety in the area. The authorities must take immediate action to prevent such accidents and ensure that the drivers of unnumbered vehicles are held accountable for their actions.

In conclusion, the accident that resulted in the death of Aarushi Tiwari is a wake-up call for the authorities to take action against unnumbered vehicles and to improve road safety in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The incident has sparked outrage and concern among the local residents, and it is imperative that the authorities take immediate action to address the issue and prevent such accidents in the future.

The incident also raises questions about the effectiveness of the traffic regulation and enforcement in the area. The fact that two accidents involving unnumbered vehicles have occurred in the same area within a span of 20 days is a cause for concern. The authorities must take a closer look at the traffic regulation and enforcement in the area and take necessary steps to prevent such accidents.

The death of Aarushi Tiwari is a tragic reminder of the importance of road safety, and it is imperative that the authorities take immediate action to address the issue and prevent such accidents in the future. The residents of Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar are demanding action, and it is the responsibility of the authorities to ensure that the roads are safe for all users.

In the end, the incident is a stark reminder of the need for stricter traffic regulations and enforcement in the area. The authorities must take immediate action to prevent such accidents and ensure that the drivers of unnumbered vehicles are held accountable for their actions. The death of Aarushi Tiwari is a tragic loss of life, and it is imperative that the authorities take immediate action to address the issue and prevent such accidents in the future.

Frequently asked questions

What happened to the 8-year-old girl in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar?

She was fatally run over by a speeding, unnumbered truck on the Vitava-Ekalhera road.

What is the condition of the sister of the deceased girl?

She sustained serious injuries in the accident.

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