SRINAGAR: An eight-year-old boy was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a road at Lethipora in the Awantipora area of south Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.
The injured child has been identified as Alim Farooq, son of Farooq Ahmad Dar, a resident of Hajibal, Kakapora. He was initially taken to Sub-District Hospital Pampore before being referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for specialised treatment.
According to details provided by an attendant, the child was crossing the road when he was hit by a Mahindra vehicle bearing registration number RJ-21GF-0671 near the Awantipora crossing.
Hospital sources said the boy sustained multiple injuries in the accident and remains in a critical condition.
The incident has once again raised concerns over pedestrian safety on busy stretches of road in the area.
Further details are awaited. [KNT]
