Pedestrian crushed to death by speeding vehicle

One pedestrian was crushed to death while another injured by an unidentified vehicle near here on Saturday, police said.

One pedestrian was crushed to death while another injured by an unidentified vehicle near here on Saturday, police said.

The mishap occurred on Sion-Vashi Road at Mankhurd in eastern suburbs.

The deceased, Tanaji Chalke (20), along with one Ananda Kalje (34), was walking towards Mankhurd railway station when a speeding vehicle hit them from behind near a flyover bridge, they said.

"Chalke and Kalje were immediately rushed to Sion Hospital. Chalke succumbed to injuries while Kalje is recuperating in the hospital," police said.

The police have registered a hit-and-run case. Further investigation was on.

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