3-year-old girl dies after being hit by speeding Thar car in Gondal

A speeding Thar car hit a mother and daughter who were crossing the road near Bhojpara village in Gondal taluka, resulting in the tragic death of a 3-year-old girl. According to a Sandesh report, the accident was so severe that the girl was thrown approximately 30 feet into the air upon impact.

On the auspicious occasion of the New Year, the family had gone to visit the Kashtbhanjan Dev temple located in Bhojpara. After completing their prayers, they were crossing the road about 200 metres from the temple when they were struck by a fast-approaching Thar car. The 3-year-old girl, identified as Kriva Jaybhai Makwana, sustained severe injuries to her head and other parts of her body.

Local residents rushed to the scene immediately. The bloodied girl was quickly taken to a nearby hospital on a bike. However, Kriva breathed her last before treatment could begin on the hospital bed. After the accident, instead of helping the injured child, the driver of the Thar car fled the scene at high speed.

The deceased girl, Kriva, was the only daughter of her family. The untimely death of the only child on a festival day led to intense mourning among the parents and family members, sending shockwaves throughout the region.

Upon being informed of the incident, a local police contingent reached the spot. The police have registered a case of accidental death and initiated further legal proceedings. To apprehend the absconding Thar driver, the police have obtained CCTV footage from the vicinity and started an intensive search by setting up blockades at various locations.