A 14-year-old boy was critically injured after being hit by a reckless Jaguar car while jogging in Noida Extension. The incident led to the arrest of the 22-year-old driver. Rising road accidents involving luxury vehicles in the region have prompted authorities to launch road safety campaigns, especially targeting schools and colleges. The boy remains in critical condition.
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