Palghar: A 5-year-old child miraculously survived after he was run over by a car while playing in the Vasai area of Maharashtra ’s Palghar district on Wednesday. The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera, which later went viral. The child, however, sustained severe injuries during the accident and was taken to hospital. Shockingly, the driver of the car didn’t stop and fled the scene after the accident.

In the one-minute-long viral video, it can be seen that a cab with passengers in it, ran over a child while taking a turn. Surprisingly, the child stood up by himself after the accident and went home, while other children present nearby rushed to him. 

According to the reports, the child has been admitted to a hospital for treatment, where his condition is claimed to be critical.

Police sources claimed that a child, identified as Raghav Kumar Chavan alias Chhotu, was crushed by a car in the Waliv locality of Vasai East in Maharashtra. The car ran over the child, while he was playing.

The child has been admitted to Valvadevi Hospital in Waliv for treatment. As per information, the child has suffered injuries on his hands, head, and chest and is now in critical condition.

The police have registered a case and are probing the matter. The police are searching for the absconding driver. 

Further details regarding the incident are being awaited.