Heartbreak and Chaos: The Tragic Tale of a Lost Life

A tragic accident involving an e-rickshaw claimed the life of a 6-year-old girl in Delhi, leaving her grandmother devastated. Despite urging her granddaughter to take the bus, the child insisted on the e-rickshaw. A collision with a speeding car led to the child's death, prompting investigations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 20-02-2026 21:08 IST | Created: 20-02-2026 21:08 IST
Heartbreak and Chaos: The Tragic Tale of a Lost Life
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A tragic accident on Thursday resulted in the loss of a 6-year-old girl's life in Delhi, after an overturned e-rickshaw she was riding in was hit by a speeding car. Her grandmother, Mercy Xavier, is grappling with the heartache of losing her beloved granddaughter.

On that ill-fated day, Xavier had encouraged the youngster to take the school bus, but the child insisted on an e-rickshaw, citing comfort issues on the bus. The e-rickshaw driver was moving slowly when a white car collided with them, actress Xavier recounts.

Following the crash, the child was rushed to a hospital but succumbed to her injuries during treatment. Police have seized the vehicle involved and detained the driver, Sanjeev, who is a lab assistant, for further investigation.

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