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86-year-old on evening walk killed as car hits 4 in Kolkata township

An eyewitness said that the car shot out of the parking area and hit the pedestrians at considerable speed.

86-year-old on evening walk killed as car hits 4 in Kolkata township

An 86-year-old man named Sribas Chandra Ojha lost his life in a tragic accident during an evening walk in New Town, Kolkata. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 6:45 pm near a parking area inside the Uniworld City residential complex. Ojha, who required assistance while walking, was struck by a car allegedly driven by a woman who operates a shop at the nearby Downtown Mall.

Three other individuals were injured in the collision. The driver has not yet been confirmed to have a valid license. Ojha's family and medical staff are still grappling with the aftermath of the incident. Autopsy results and ongoing investigations will provide further details.

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