A six-year-old girl lost her life after an e-rickshaw overturned following a collision with a car in Delhi’s Janakpuri. Police have arrested the driver as investigations continue into the tragic road accident.
The incident occurred on the morning of February 17 near the Janakpuri Fire Station.
New Delhi: A six-year-old girl died after the e-rickshaw she was travelling in overturned following a collision with a car in west Delhi’s Janakpuri area, police said on Thursday. The incident occurred on the morning of February 17 near the Janakpuri Fire Station.
According to officials, a PCR call regarding the injured child was received from Mata Chanan Devi Hospital shortly after the accident.
The child was travelling with her maternal grandmother, Mercy Xavier, a resident of Lajwanti Garden. Both sustained serious injuries when the e-rickshaw reportedly collided with a car and overturned, throwing them onto the road.
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They were initially rushed to Mata Chanan Devi Hospital and later referred to a specialised medical facility in Dwarka for advanced treatment. Police confirmed that the girl succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Her grandmother remains hospitalised and is said to be in stable condition.
Based on preliminary findings, a case has been registered at the Janakpuri police station under relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita related to rash and negligent driving causing death.
The car involved in the collision has been seized. The accused driver, identified as Sanjeev, was apprehended on Wednesday. Investigators are recording witness statements and examining CCTV footage from cameras installed near the fire station and surrounding areas to reconstruct the sequence of events.
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The fatal accident has once again drawn attention to safety concerns surrounding e-rickshaws in the national capital. Official data indicates that more than two lakh e-rickshaws are registered in Delhi. However, enforcement sources suggest the actual number operating on city roads may be significantly higher.
Authorities note that many such vehicles ply in congested residential and market areas, sometimes without strict adherence to traffic rules or safety norms. Further investigation into the incident is ongoing.
