Boy killed by speeding truck during Kanwar Yatra in Jalgaon
India
A tragic accident in Jalgaon, Maharashtra, saw an eight-year-old boy lose his life after being hit by a speeding truck while returning from a temple during the Kanwar Yatra festival.
According to eyewitnesses, and deeply upset, gathered quickly at the scene.
Crowd sets truck on fire
The crowd's anger boiled over: they set the truck on fire and placed the boy's body on the road.
Police and firefighters rushed in but struggled to calm things down as people blocked their efforts.
Driver hospitalized amid Jalgaon protests
The truck driver was injured and taken to a hospital, which only heightened tensions. Protesters insisted he be brought back to face them.
Traffic on Mamurabad Road was delayed as extra police were deployed to restore order.