Tragic Kite String Accident Claims Life of 8-Year-Old Surat Boy
A heartbreaking incident unfolded in Surat on Thursday evening. An eight-year-old boy lost his life in a tragic accident involving a kite string.
The Fatal Moment
Rehansh Borse was riding his bicycle with two other children. They were in the walking passage of the Anand Villa residency society at Jehangirpura. The young boy did not see the kite string stretched across his path.
His bicycle was traveling at full speed. He came into direct contact with the sharp string. The impact was severe and immediate.
Immediate Aftermath and Viral Footage
Residents of the apartment complex rushed the severely injured boy to a private hospital in Rander town. Doctors examined him upon arrival. They declared him dead at the hospital.
CCTV footage of the accident has circulated widely on social media since Friday. The video shows the minor boy suffering the terrible wound. It has sparked shock and concern online.
Police Investigation and Family Details
Rander police provided details about the case. Police Inspector R J Chaudhary stated the kite string cut Rehansh's neck and throat deeply. This caused significant blood loss, which led to his death.
Rehansh was the only son of Anmol Borse. His father works for the AM/NS company in Hazira. The family originally hails from Dhulia district in Maharashtra.
Anmol Borse was at his job when the tragedy occurred. He rushed to the hospital immediately after learning about his son's accident.
Avoiding Danger and a Narrow Escape
The police noted that one of the other boys managed to save himself from the string. Rehansh, however, did not see the hazard in time. The incident highlights the hidden dangers posed by discarded or loose kite strings, especially in residential areas.
This tragic event serves as a grim reminder. Community areas require vigilance to prevent such accidents. The loss of young Rehansh Borse has left his family and the Surat community in profound grief.
