A child was tragically killed in a hit-and-run accident that occurred at Behali in Assam’s Biswanath district on Thursday. 

Sources said that the 5-year-old child’s mother was also grievously injured in the incident wherein a speeding dumper vehicle collided with her and her child. 

The child died on the spot, sources informed. 

Meanwhile, the wounded mother was rushed a nearby hospital where she is admitted in a critical condition. 

According to information, the dumper allegedly fled the scene following the accident.