14-year-old boy run over by road roller, dies in Uttar Pradesh

Abid died on the spot while his cousin Shakil (13), who suffered serious injuries, was admitted to a trauma centre in Lucknow

A 14-year-old boy was killed and another seriously injured after they were run over by a road roller in Amin village here, police said on Monday.

A 14-year-old boy was killed and another seriously injured after they were run over by a road-roller in Amin village. (HT Representative Photo)

The accident took place last night while they were sleeping outside their house, they said.

Abid died on the spot while his cousin Shakil (13), who suffered serious injuries, was admitted to a trauma centre in Lucknow, a police officer said.

He said a case was registered by the Gauriganj police and a search launched to apprehend the road roller’s driver.