India, Sept. 18 -- A PCR van of Delhi Police ran over a person in the Thana Mandir Marg area after the driver accidentally pressed the accelerator, officials said on Thursday morning.

The driver of the PCR van accidentally pressed the accelerator, due to which the vehicle, while climbing the roadside ramp, ran over a person, who died, ANI news agency quoted Delhi Police as saying.

Officers were on the spot and gathering information.

Hukma Ram, additional DCP New Delhi, said the deceased's kin will be provided compensation.

"An unfortunate accident took place here. The police are taking action as per the law. We will provide all possible help to the deceased, and compensation will be provided. We will check CCTVs..." DCP Hukma Ram said...