Mumbai: 17-year-old dies after auto falls into construction pit at Malad

At the accident spot in Malad. Pic Courtesy/ Samiullah Khan

A 17-year-old boy died after he drove an auto-rickshaw into a construction pit at Malvani road, Ambojwadi area in Malad (West) on Tuesday.

The boy was apparently being taught how to drive when he lost control, broke the barricade and drove into the pit. An iron rod penetrated his head.

The victim was rushed to Shatbadi hospital where he was declared dead.