Trailer Crushes Eight-year-old Boy To Death

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A road accident near the Mauripur Chawal Godown claimed the life of an eight-year-old boy on 08-April-2025. The incident occurred when a trailer struck the child while he was crossing the road. The boy’s body was taken to the hospital for necessary formalities. Police identified the deceased as Raheel, son of Aqeel.

Reports suggested that Raheel, who was reportedly a beggar, was crossing the road with his sister when the accident took place. Fortunately, his sister was unharmed in the incident. The driver of the trailer was arrested, and the vehicle was impounded and moved to the police station.

Published in News Daily on 09-April-2025.

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