A six-year-old girl died in Delhi’s Janakpuri district on Thursday after an e-rickshaw collided with a car, police confirmed. The incident occurred as the child was traveling in the e-rickshaw.
According to reports, the collision took place in the Janakpuri area, though the precise location remains unconfirmed. Family members allege that pleas for help went unanswered for a period following the accident, contributing to the severity of the child’s injuries. Details regarding the extent of the delay and the reasons for it are currently under investigation.
Delhi Police have arrested a subcontractor in connection with the incident, but not for causing the collision. The arrest stems from a failure to report a separate incident involving a biker, which authorities allege led to a fatal delay in medical attention. The connection between the two cases, if any, has not been publicly clarified.
The circumstances surrounding the e-rickshaw and car collision are still being investigated. Authorities have not released details regarding potential fault or traffic violations. No further information was immediately available regarding the driver of the car involved.
The incident has prompted renewed scrutiny of road safety for vulnerable commuters in Delhi, particularly concerning the increasing prevalence of e-rickshaws. Police have not commented on whether the incident will lead to a review of regulations governing e-rickshaw operation or traffic management in Janakpuri.
