Pedestrian killed, several injured in freak mishap

One person was killed and several others were injured when a speeding SUV overturned and hit a family at northeast Delhi's Khajoori Khas area today.

The incident was reported at around 8.15 PM when a speeding Scorpio car lost balance at a speed breaker.

The car overturned, skidded for a few metres and ended up hitting a family doing their evening prayers at pavement nearby, said police.

Locals called up the police and the injured persons, including the driver of the car, were rushed to a hospital, where one person -- whose identity could not be ascertained yet -- was declared brought dead, said police.
 

One of the injured persons was also reported to be in a critical condition, police said

Quick response teams under the district administration were also rushed to the spot to help the victims, said an official.

A case has been registered for rash driving and causing death by negligence, and investigation has been taken up, police added.