7-year-old girl killed after being hit by car

A 7-year-old girl, who was hit by a car allegedly after being dropped on the wrong side by her school bus on May 9, succumbed to injuries today, police said.
Jiya, a class III student at Ryan International School, was hit by a speeding car on May 9 while she was crossing the road alone after being dropped on the wrong side instead of the designated stop, Hawa Singh, PRO, Gurgaon police said.
The victim was admitted to a hospital here, where her condition was serious from the first day.
Her parents alleged that no attendant or caretaker was hired by the school management to be in the bus to help students during pickup and drop.

A case was filed against the unknown driver who hit Jiya. The vehicle has still not been identified, Singh said, adding, the drivers of the bus and car are absconding.
Jiya's parents had earlier stormed the principal's office in protest against school's negligence.