In a distressing incident in Visakhapatnam, eight school children sustained injuries when an auto-rickshaw collided with a lorry near Sangam Sarath Theatre on Wednesday morning. The entire accident was captured on a nearby security camera, revealing the severity of the collision. The mishap occurred during the early hours as the students were en route to Bethany School in the auto-rickshaw. The security footage depicts the auto-rickshaw colliding with the lorry, causing the injured children to be sprawled on the road. Passers-by quickly rushed to their aid, and the injured students were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. As of now, the extent of their injuries is under assessment, and they are receiving treatment.
Eight school children were injured when the auto they were travelling in collided with a lorry in Visakhapatnam earlier today. The incident was captured on CCTV. pic.twitter.com/Rz6tcagdMC
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