A reckless truck driver hit five people in Vasai on late Monday night, killing a fruit vendor and critically injuring others.  The locals alleged that the man was drunk and driving the truck.

According to the police, the man hit three people near Vitthal Temple situated opposite the Shalimar Hotel at Waliv Road in Vasai. The deceased man was taking a fruit cart and was walking along the road. The other two were seriously injured they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.