Nagpur, Jan 29 (PTI) A 15-year-old boy was mowed down when a speeding truck hit a motorcycle in Hingna area here on Friday.

The deceased was identified as Hitesh Sunil Bhavsagar, a resident of Bhim Nagar.

Hitesh was riding pillion on motorcycle with his elder brother when a truck coming from opposite side dashed it, a police official said.

Both the brothers fell and Hitesh was crushed under the truck's wheels and died on the spot, he said.

Police registered a case of rash and negligent driving and further probe is on, he said.

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