Hamirpur (HP), Aug 22 (PTI) A leader of the BJP's youth wing died and another person was critically injured after being hit by a vehicle here on Monday, police said.

Locals informed the police about the accident.

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The deceased was identified as the Bhartiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM) leader Sunil Sharma and injured as Anurag Patial.

Both were taken to a medical college hospital where Sharma was declared brought dead and Patial was referred to PGI Chandigarh for treatment, police said.

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A case of rash driving has been registered against the driver who fled the scene after hitting the two.

Police are tracing the vehicle and its driver.

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