Young girl’s heroic act saves mother from overturned auto rickshaw in southern India
by Aditi VermaA young girl in southern India’s Karnataka saved her mother from a horrific accident involving an overturned auto rickshaw.
The incident took place in the Ramnagar area of Kinnigoli in Mangaluru on September 6.
Visuals showed a speeding auto-rickshaw lost control and collided with a woman who was crossing the road. The collision’s impact was so severe that the auto-rickshaw overturned, landing directly on the woman, identified as 35-year-old Chetna. The woman’s daughter, who was at a nearby tuition center, witnessed the terrifying accident and immediately rushed to the scene. Without a moment’s hesitation, the young girl displayed immense bravery by attempting to lift the overturned auto rickshaw that had trapped her mother underneath. Miraculously, she succeeded in freeing her mother from beneath the vehicle.
The entire rescue operation was captured on a nearby CCTV camera, and the footage has since gone viral on social media platforms. The video has drawn widespread attention, with viewers praising the girl’s extraordinary courage and presence of mind in a life-threatening situation.
Local media reports state that Chetna sustained serious injuries from the accident and was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The auto rickshaw driver and passengers also suffered minor injuries. Local authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, with the CCTV footage playing a crucial role in piecing together the sequence of events leading up to the accident.
The young girl’s incredible act of courage has not only saved her mother but has also touched the hearts of many, demonstrating the power of quick thinking and strength in the face of adversity. Her bravery is being hailed as exemplary, and she has become a source of inspiration for people across the country.
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