Child run over by taxi; four injured in two-vehicle collision

AMMAN — A child died on Friday evening when he was run over by a taxi in Masoum neighbourhood in Zarqa, a security source said. The eight-year-old was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival.

The driver was referred to the concerned security parties. Meanwhile, five people were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Hashemiyeh area in Zarqa, according to a Civil Defence Department (CDD) statement.

Zarqa CDD personnel administered first aid to the injured and took them to Zarqa Public Hospital, the statement said.