An auto-rickshaw carrying school children was hit by a car today morning at 8 am; the accident took place at Fatehpura circle. Rickshaw driver received head injuries, while few of the students got minor injuries and were discharged from hospital after getting initial treatment.

According to the rickshaw driver Bhagvati Lal, he was on his way to drop the students at St Mary’s School, while passing through Fatehpura Circle a fast coming Innova car allegedly hit the rickshaw and fled.

According to sources, 4-5 girls received minor injuries, while Bhagvati Lal got head injury. Ambamata Police responded at the scene and took all injured to the hospital and lodged the case against car driver.