Watch video: Speeding car rams into scooty in tragic hit-and-run case

Despite sustaining severe injuries, Pankaj managed to alert his family. His sister and mother reached out immediately and admitted him to the hospital.

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In the wee hours of the morning, tragedy struck on Gurugram's Basai Road as a speeding car collided with a scooty, leaving the rider, Pankaj, severely injured. Pankaj, who was en route to buy vegetables, found himself at the mercy of a reckless driver whose Ecosport car mercilessly dragged his Activa scooty. The harrowing accident was captured on the nearby showroom's surveillance camera.

Despite sustaining severe injuries, Pankaj managed to alert his family. His sister and mother reached out immediately and admitted him to the hospital.

Police launches manhunt for hit-and-run 

As dawn broke, the authorities were notified. After receiving the information, a team of Gurugram police reached the hospital and recorded Pankaj's statement. Police officials said that the accused will be arrested on the basis of CCTV footage where the number plate of Ford Ecosport can be seen. 

Watch the video here:

Victim expresses his ordeal

Speaking to local media, Pankaj recounted the harrowing moments leading up to the collision, expressing shock at the driver's heartless disregard for human life. Pankaj stated that he used to buy vegetables every day at the same time. When he felt that a speeding car was coming from behind he wanted to step aside, but by then the car rammed into his scooty. After that, he called his sister and mother who took him to hospital. 

This isn't the first time when Gurugram has made headlines due to the hit-and-run case. Numerous similar cases of hit-and-run have been surfaced in the past. 

What to do if you find an injured person?

If you find yourself in a situation where a person is injured in an accident and no one else is around, here's what to do: Assess the person's condition, call emergency services immediately, and administer first aid if safe to do so. Stay with the injured person, provide comfort, and protect the scene until help arrives. Remember not to move the injured person unless absolutely necessary, and provide relevant information to emergency responders when they arrive. Your prompt action and assistance can make a critical difference in ensuring the person receives the necessary medical attention.