11-yr-old dies after toy train overturns in Chandigarh mall, CCTV footage surfaces

In a tragic incident, an 11-year-old boy died after the coach of a toy train in which he was taking a joy ride overturned at Elante Mall in Chandigarh.

According to police, Shahbaz was riding the last compartment of the toy train with his cousin when it overturned, causing him to fall off and sustain serious head injuries on Saturday.

His parents rushed him to hospital, where he died during treatment. His body was handed over to his family after post-mortem on Sunday.

Shahbaz can be seen leaning out of the window when the coach of the toy train toppled to its right while making a turn, showed CCTV footage.

An 11-year-old boy died after a a toy train overturned in Chandigarh’s Elante Mall. The police have seized the toy train and registered a case against the operator. #Chandigarhtoytrainaccident #elantemall #chandigarhmalltoytrain #Chandigarh #punjab #CCTV pic.twitter.com/lboxCqpKtO

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The victim's cousin, who was also sitting along with him, escaped unhurt, said the police.

A case has been registered against the mall management and toy train owner. Also, the toy train has been confiscated.