Air conditioner falls on 18-year-old man, kills him and injures another; video emerges
News from Delhi: An 18-year-old man lost his life and his friend was injured when the outdoor unit of an air conditioner fell on them from the second floor of a building in central Delhi, officials reported on Sunday. According to PTI, police said the injured man, Pranshu (17), is currently undergoing treatment and is unable to give a statement.
The CCTV video of the incident surfaced online shows Jitesh sitting on a scooter in Doriwalan area and talking to Pranshu. During the conversation, the air conditioner suddenly fell on them, injuring both of them.
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“On Saturday around 7 pm, information was received at Desh Bandhu Road police station that an air conditioner had fallen on a person. The air conditioner fell from the second floor on two boys,” a senior police officer said. The injured were rushed to the hospital where doctors declared Jitesh dead on arrival while Pranshu was admitted for treatment, the officer added.
An FIR has been filed under sections 125(a) (endangering life or personal safety of others) and 106 (culpable homicide) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, he said. “The forensic team has examined the crime scene and further investigation is underway,” he added.
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Man killed in hit-and-run accident in southeast Delhi
A 35-year-old man was hit by a speeding Mercedes in southeast Delhi on Saturday morning, news agency PTI reported. The incident took place near Bhogal flyover in Ashram area when the victim, identified as Rajesh from Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh, was on his way to work.
Police said the driver of the Mercedes, Pradeep Gautam, a 45-year-old resident of Noida, has been arrested. The vehicle reportedly collided with Rajesh’s bike from behind and dragged it several metres along the road. The impact led to Rajesh’s instant death at the accident spot, PTI reported.
After the accident, Gautam fled the scene but was later arrested by the authorities.
