Archive · 18 Dec 2025
11-year-old injured in Delhi truck tyre burst
An 11-year-old girl was walking on the road in Mehrauli, South Delhi, when a truck's tyre suddenly burst.
The truck was going slowly and had a helper guiding it.
The tyre burst because it hit a piece of iron on the ground.
The loud noise scared everyone, and the girl got a little hurt.
People in the area say that big trucks should not be allowed in the narrow lanes during busy times to prevent such accidents.
An 11-year-old girl was injured when a truck's tyre burst in Mehrauli, South Delhi.
The incident occurred around 7:30 AM on a narrow and congested lane.
The tyre burst after hitting an iron piece of a raised grill used as a makeshift stair.
The girl sustained minor injuries and was momentarily trapped near the truck.
Local residents and shopkeepers demand regulation of heavy vehicle movement during peak hours.
- Who
- An 11-year-old school-going girl
- What
- Truck tyre burst, causing minor injuries to the girl
- When
- Wednesday morning, December 17, around 7:30 AM
- Where
- Mehrauli, South Delhi
- Why
- The truck's tyre rode over an iron piece of a raised grill, causing it to burst
- Location
- Mehrauli, South Delhi
- Time of Incident
- 7:30 AM
- Vehicle Type
- Potato-laden truck
- Cause of Burst
- Tyre rode over an iron piece of a raised grill
- Injury Severity
- Minor injuries