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Boy Fatally Hit by Speeding Car on Highway While Flying Kite in Akola
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News18•01-10-2026, 20:11
Boy Fatally Hit by Speeding Car on Highway While Flying Kite in Akola
- •A 12-year-old boy, Syed Raunak Syed Altaf Madari, was fatally hit by a speeding car on the national highway in Murtizapur, Akola.
- •The tragic incident occurred while Raunak was engrossed in flying a kite near Hotel Kohinoor, unknowingly wandering onto the main road.
- •A car traveling from Amravati towards Murtizapur struck the boy with such force that he died on the spot.
- •Local residents and police responded to the scene; rumors suggest the car belongs to a prominent city doctor, awaiting official confirmation.
- •The incident serves as a stark warning to parents about the importance of keeping children away from main roads and highways during play.
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The 12-year-old boy, Syed Raunak Syed Altaf Madari, was engrossed in flying a kite near the national highway and accidentally wandered onto the main road, where a speeding car hit him with great force.
The tragic incident occurred on the national highway near Hotel Kohinoor in Murtizapur city within the Akola district.
Authorities and concerned residents have emphasized that children must maintain a safe distance from main roads and national highways while flying kites or playing, and urged parents to monitor their children's activities closely.
