A speeding tipper truck left a mother and son fighting for their lives after a brutal hit-and-run incident in Beerwa on Wednesday afternoon. Eyewitnesses told Jammu Kashmir News Service (JKNS) that the fully-loaded construction vehicle mowed down their scooter on a crowded stretch, hurling both riders onto the road with devastating force.
Local shopkeepers and pedestrians immediately rushed the victims—whose identities are being withheld pending family notification—to the nearest medical facility. Doctors report both sustained multiple fractures and head trauma, with their condition remaining critical. Budgam Police have launched a manhunt for the absconding driver, reviewing CCTV footage from nearby establishments.
“This reckless negligence is unacceptable—we will track down the culprit,” assured a police spokesperson. The incident has reignited demands for stricter enforcement of speed limits and commercial vehicle checks in the area, where similar accidents have occurred previously. (Source: JKNS)
