New Delhi: A toll plaza worker in Hapur, Uttar Pradesh, is battling critical injuries after a horrific hit-and-run incident on the Delhi-Lucknow Highway (NH-9). The incident, captured on CCTV and widely shared on social media, has sparked outrage and renewed calls for stricter toll booth safety measures.Caught on camera: Speeding car tows workerThe disturbing footage shows a speeding car approaching the Chhijarsi toll plaza in Pilkhuwa. As toll worker Hemraj approaches the vehicle to collect the toll, the driver accelerates, deliberately swerving towards Hemraj. The impact throws Hemraj several feet into the air before he lands on the cars hood. The car speeds away without stopping, leaving Hemraj critically injured on the road.Fellow workers rush to aid HemrajWitnessing the horrific incident, fellow toll workers rushed to Hemrajs aid and immediately transported him to a nearby private hospital. He is currently in critical condition, and authorities are awaiting updates on his health.Police launch search op for fleeing driverLocal authorities have launched a manhunt to apprehend the driver, described as operating a white car. The CCTV footage is being analyzed to identify the vehicle and the driver.यूपी : दिल्ली-लखनऊ हाईवे पर हापुड़ जिले में टोल प्लाजा पर कल रात तेज रफ्तार कार ने टोल कर्मचारी हेमराज को हवा में उड़ा दिया। टोलकर्मी की हालत गंभीर है, कार सवार की तलाश जारी है। pic.twitter.com/Tak5Zscq1A— Sachin Gupta (@SachinGuptaUP) June 7, 2024Toll booth safety concerns riseThis incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by toll booth workers across India. While the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear, some local media reports suggest the driver may have been attempting to avoid paying the toll. This incident reignites discussions about the need for improved security measures at toll plazas, including increased police presence and stronger barricades.
