Overview
- A white Toyota Glanza struck four pedestrians around 5:45–6:00 a.m. at the Rakesh Marg T-point on GT Road, killing three women and injuring a man, according to police.
- The deceased were identified as Meenu Prajapati, Savitri Devi and Kamlesh, all from New Kotgaon, while Vipin Sharma was injured and is undergoing treatment.
- Police said the driver abandoned the car and fled; the vehicle has been seized, an FIR has been registered, and CCTV footage is being analyzed.
- Officials identified the suspected driver as Diranjul Sharma, 35, of Nehru Nagar, who was also injured; authorities say he will be arrested after discharge from hospital.
- Investigators cited high speed and a possible brief lapse or dozing as early leads under review, and locals briefly blocked GT Road demanding swift action.