5-Year-Old Girl Killed in Horrific Hit-And-Run in Surat, CCTV Footage Emerges

A five-year-old girl was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Gujarat's Surat after a speeding car struck her while she was playing near a roadside. The incident, which occurred in the Sachin area on June 29, was captured on a nearby CCTV camera and has shocked local residents. Police have launched an investigation to identify and trace the driver, who fled the scene without stopping to help the injured child.

The accident took place at around 12.27 pm near Kamalam Public School in Iklera village. CCTV footage shows a black car speeding along the road before hitting the child, identified as Aarti Baria. The impact threw the girl several feet into the air, and the vehicle continued moving without slowing down. According to preliminary information, both the front and rear wheels of the car passed over the child before the driver escaped from the spot.

Aarti's parents work as labourers at a nearby under-construction housing complex. While they were at work, the five-year-old had been playing outside close to the road. The incident unfolded within seconds, leaving bystanders with little time to react. The tragedy has once again raised concerns over speeding vehicles in residential and construction areas where children are often present.

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Residents and passers-by immediately rushed to the scene after witnessing the collision. The seriously injured child was first taken to a nearby hospital before being referred to SMIMER Hospital for advanced treatment. However, doctors declared her dead after examination, stating that she had sustained fatal injuries in the accident.

Following the incident, police began examining CCTV footage and collecting evidence to identify the vehicle and its driver. Officials are expected to use surveillance footage from surrounding areas to trace the route taken by the car after the collision. A case has been registered, and efforts are underway to arrest the accused driver, who faces charges related to causing death by negligent driving and fleeing the scene of an accident.

The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, who have demanded stricter enforcement of traffic rules and improved road safety measures in areas near schools and residential construction sites. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the vehicle or the driver to come forward as the investigation continues. The tragedy has also renewed calls for greater caution by motorists, particularly in areas where children are likely to be present.

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