A seven-year-old boy, identified as Shivam, was struck by a car after darting into the street while chasing a kite.
The incident occurred shortly after Shivam had finished school and joined friends to fly the toy near his home in Sikar City, northern India.
CCTV footage captured the heart-stopping moment when a group of children sprinted through a side street, chasing the kite.
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Shivam, lagging slightly behind, dashed onto the main road, his gaze fixed upwards, unaware of the oncoming vehicle.
A silver car hit him with force, launching the child into the air before the driver abruptly braked to avoid further harm.
Witnesses say Shivam was thrown over 40 feet before landing hard on the pavement.
Emergency responders rushed the boy to S.K. Hospital in Sikar for initial treatment before transferring him to Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur, where he continues to recover.
Medical reports reveal that Shivam sustained significant head injuries and trauma to other parts of his body, leaving him with speech difficulties.
His family shared that the accident occurred barely half a mile from their home.
Although the accident has caused severe injuries, no formal complaint has been lodged with the police, according to local reports from vknews24.
Authorities have yet to confirm whether any action will be taken against the driver involved in the incident.
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