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Pedestrian killed by truck on Kalka-Shimla highway near Pinjore; driver flees, vehicle seized

Panchkula, Oct 14 (UNI) A 55-year-old man was killed after being hit by a truck while crossing the Kalka-Shimla National Highway near Buddhabar in the Pinjore area, police said.
The deceased was identified as Ramesh, a resident of Surajpur. The impact was so severe that he sustained fatal injuries.
According to preliminary information, Ramesh was crossing the road when a truck approaching from behind struck him. The accident sparked panic in the area as a large crowd gathered at the scene.
Local residents alerted the police by dialling the emergency helpline 112. A police team rushed to the spot and, with the assistance of local people, shifted the victim to the Civil Hospital in Sector 6, Panchkula, where doctors declared him dead.
Police said the truck driver fled the scene following the accident, leaving the vehicle behind.
The truck has been seized, and a search is underway for the absconding driver. Police said further legal action would be taken based on the investigation.
The incident has raised fresh concerns about pedestrian safety along the busy Kalka-Shimla highway, where heavy traffic poses risks to people crossing the road.
Further investigation is underway.
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