Facts: X who was driving a car at night, entered a road which was under repairs and closed for traffic. He ran over and killed two coolies who were sleeping on the road with their bodies completely covered under dark blankets, X is prosecuted for causing death of the two coolies by rash and negligent driving under Section 304 A, IPC. Can X be convicted? Discuss. Issue: What offence, if any, has been committed?

Unlike 206730, here X entered a road that was under repairs and closed for traffic. This shows negligence in choosing the route. Additionally, the coolies were covered under dark blankets at night, making them virtually invisible. While entering a closed road is negligent, the key issue is whether a reasonable driver could have anticipated and avoided hitting people completely hidden under dark blankets at night. The combination of negligent route choice and inability to see the victims makes this a case under Section 304A.