Tragic Incident: Metal Gate Accident Claims Life of Girl in Pune

A three-and-half-year-old girl in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, died after a metal gate in a housing society fell on her. The incident, captured on video and shared on social media, occurred while she was playing with other children. Authorities have registered an accidental death case.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Pune | Updated: 01-08-2024 21:01 IST | Created: 01-08-2024 21:01 IST
Tragic Incident: Metal Gate Accident Claims Life of Girl in Pune
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A tragic accident in Pimpri Chinchwad, Pune, led to the death of a three-and-half-year-old girl after a metal gate from a housing society fell on her, according to police reports.

The incident occurred on Wednesday in Bopkhel when the child was playing with other kids. A viral video shows a child rushing towards a house to alert the residents about the mishap.

The footage also captured a man arriving at the scene and lifting the injured girl. A police official from Pimpri Chinchwad confirmed that the gate fell after the girl ran towards it, possibly due to it coming out of its sliding channel. An accidental death case has been registered.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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