Meerut: In a shocking incident captured on CCTV, an unidentified car driver ran over a female staff member at the Kashi toll plaza on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway. The incident occurred in the Pratapur area, leaving the woman with severe injuries. She was promptly rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The CCTV footage reveals the driver engaging in a conversation with the toll plaza employee before abruptly accelerating. This sudden move caused the woman to fall onto the car’s bonnet and then slide off as the car sped away. The driver fled the scene immediately after the incident.
“A car coming from Delhi misbehaved with our staff. Upon asking for the toll, the car drove over the staff member, injuring her severely. This is a serious incident and the administration should take proper action so that such incidents do not happen again,” says Anil Sharma, the manager of Kashi Toll Plaza.
Local authorities have taken swift action, with a complaint being lodged and police launching an investigation. Officers are currently reviewing the CCTV footage from the toll booth to identify the driver involved in this egregious act.
This incident highlights the dangers faced by toll plaza employees and underscores the need for stringent measures to ensure their safety. The toll plaza management has called for immediate administrative action to prevent such occurrences in the future.
The victim’s condition remains critical, and updates on her recovery will be provided as more information becomes available. The incident has sparked outrage among locals, who are demanding justice and increased security measures at toll plazas.
For further updates, stay tuned to local post and official announcements from the authorities.
