A 16-year-old boy is accused of driving a car that hits two women pedestrians near Mumbai, killing one woman and seriously injuring the other, according to police reports cited by Times of India. The incident involves allegations that the vehicle was carrying liquor and that the driver was underage.
The reports say the women were returning home after work when the car struck them in the Datt Nagar area. One woman dies from her injuries while the other is treated for serious wounds and remains in critical condition, the outlets report. Police detained the minor driver and register cases against the vehicle’s owner and at least one other person, including the registered driver.
In one account, a husband of the deceased woman alleges the area has long faced illegal liquor transportation and that the incident is linked to underage driving. Locals gather at the scene and demand strict action against those held responsible. The outlets also note that liquor bottles are alleged to be inside the vehicle.
