Three hurt in hit-and-run involving Mercedes

Navi Mumbai: In a hit-and-run incident on the Sion-Panvel highway at Kharghar on Aug 15, a Mercedes heading towards Mumbai hit a pedestrian who was jaywalking on the highway. After being hit by the car, the pedestrian fell on a scooty travelling along the highway, causing it to skid. The husband-wife duo on the scooty sustained minor injuries to their limbs. Investigating officer API Ramchandra Yamgar said that the pedestrian sustained severe head injuries. He was admitted to MGM Hospital, Kamothe. The injured pedestrian has been identified as Devdutt (full name not known). The injured scooty rider, identified as Sadam Shaikh, a resident of Govandi, and his injured wife did not lodge a complaint, stating that they did not want to get involved in a police case. Hence, taking suo motu cognizance, traffic constable Yuvraj Dive (32) registered an FIR against the accused driver of the Mercedes car. —George Mendonca

Engineering student raped by senior in car, dumped on Delhi highway

A final-year engineering student in Agra was abducted and raped in a moving car by a former student, according to police. The suspect, a recent graduate, assaulted her after she rejected his advances while in college. An FIR was registered after her medical examination. Police have launched a manhunt for the accused.

Watch: Two toddlers found stranded on Texas highway after car accident

A video showing two toddlers in diapers stranded on a Texas highway after being ejected from a car that flipped went viral. The accident took place on Interstate 10 East Freeway in Freeport when their vehicle collided with another. The adult and two children involved were hospitalized and are in good condition. Investigation continues.

Complete pending tasks on Mumbai-Nasik highway: Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde

Chief Minister Eknath Shinde announced that Leo Polymer Technology will be used to fill potholes on the Mumbai-Nashik highway. He inspected the road and discussed traffic solutions. Various officials were present, and the project aims to make travel easier using new technology. Criminal action was suggested against those obstructing the work. Bridges and other routes will also be upgraded.

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