In the early hours of Thursday, a tragic road accident occurred near the Thaltej Metro Bridge, resulting in the death of a passenger. At approximately 5.45 am, an unidentified truck driver driving at high speed and recklessly collided with an auto-rickshaw near the turn opposite XOXO Café.

The impact of the collision proved fatal for a passenger in the auto-rickshaw, identified as Gautambhai Vitthalbhai Chauhan (24), a resident of Mandir Walu Faliyu, Lakodana Muvada in Panchmahal district of Gujarat.

The truck driver fled the scene along with his vehicle, leaving behind the wreckage and a grievous tragedy. Authorities have launched an investigation and are making efforts to identify and apprehend the driver responsible for the accident.

Local police have urged any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward to aid in the investigation. Further details on the case are awaited.