Tragic road accidents in Tripura claim lives of two young children

By  Firstdespatch Desk   Nov 06, 2024

Agartala, Nov 6 (FD) Two tragic road accidents in Tripura claimed the lives of young children, leaving communities in shock. On Wednesday morning, five-year-old Tripta Roy, a nursery student of Belonia English Medium School, was fatally struck by a speeding Maruti van in Jarjaria near his home.

According to police, the accident occurred as he exited another vehicle, and no arrests have been made as investigations continue.

In a separate incident, four-year-old Dipta Biswas, a KG student at Belonia Government English Medium Higher Secondary School, was hit by a speeding Maruti as he crossed the road with his mother.

Despite efforts to save him, Dipta was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital. His death has brought an outpouring of grief in the community and his school. Police are investigating both cases, urging drivers to exercise caution to prevent further tragedies.