Police vehicle rams 2 kids while crossing road in UP

Lucknow : A car belonging to the Uttar Pradesh Police collided with two youngsters who were crossing a busy road in Baghpat on Sunday. The kids were brought to the hospital. Their condition was later described as stable. A viral video of the event shows a black Police Response Vehicle (PRV) speeding in and striking the two youngsters as they crossed the street. Even when passers-by rush in to aid the youngsters, the car comes to a rest soon after hitting them.

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A man in the front seat of an auto rickshaw stopped on the side of the road can also be seen attempting to rescue one of the youngsters from the road after he was flung off as a result of the incident. According to a police statement, physicians verified that the youngsters had just minor injuries and were not in danger after being brought to the hospital by public. Both were later released.

The two youngsters were playing on the street when the PRV crashed with them, according to a senior police officer. According to police, a senior officer visited the two youngsters at their home and spoke with their family members. An inquiry has been launched, and the findings will be made public within 24 hours.