A 25-year-old Nigerian student died after he was hit by a tractor in India.
Nigerian student killed by tractor in India
"This afternoon, he was walking towards his hostel around 2.00 pm from the college when a speeding tractor hit him from behind."
Tractor accident (File photos)
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The young man, whose name was simply given as Saleem, hailed from Kano. He was pursuing an MSc course at the Jodhpur National University in Boranada area in India, a course which he began last year.
Police spokesperson, Anwar Khan, for the town said, "This afternoon, he was walking towards his hostel around 2.00 pm from the college when a speeding tractor hit him from behind."
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Saheem was reportedly seriously injured and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he gave up the ghost during treatment.
"We have informed the embassy in New Delhi and have arrested the driver of the tractor," Khan said.
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