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Driver flees after collision near Surajpur village on Zirakpur-Shimla highway
Pinjore: A 55-year-old man was killed after a truck hit him near Surajpur village on the Zirakpur-Shimla National Highway, with the driver allegedly fleeing the spot, the police said.
The deceased has been identified as Ramesh, a resident of Surajpur.
According to the information available, Ramesh was walking along the road for some work when a truck approaching from behind hit him, leaving him seriously injured.
Residents gathered at the spot and called the emergency number 112 to inform the police. An Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV-526) reached the site, following which Ramesh was taken to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula, with the assistance of the police and locals. Doctors examined him at the hospital and declared him dead.
Amaravati police post incharge Pritam said the police team reached the spot soon after receiving information about the accident. The truck involved in the collision had been seized, while the driver was reported to have fled, he added.
The police are investigating the case and taking further action as per the law.
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