New Delhi, Jun 30 (PTI) A speeding car rammed into bystanders outside a temple in Rohini in northwest Delhi on Tuesday, killing two people and injuring two children, police said.

The accident happened in Rohini Sector 16-17, they said.

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"Harish (40), a resident of Rohini Sector-26 and Vimla (35), a resident of Rohini Sector-25, were declared brought dead at Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital,” Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini) P K Mishra said.

Anshu (5) and Suraj (11), both residents of Rohini Sector-25, are being treated at the hospital.

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The vehicle occupants fled from the spot leaving the car behind but the car was found to be registered in the name of Rahul Sharma, a resident of Budh Vihar, Mishra said.

A case under IPC Sections 279 (rash driving or riding on a public way) and 304 A (causing death by negligence) has been registered and two persons have been apprehended, police added.

Further investigation is underway, they added.

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