A high-speed Tata Tiago EV rammed into multiple vehicles on Bahadur Ke Road in Ludhiana, leaving five people injured. CCTV footage of the incident has also surfaced, showing the collision and drawing attention to the circumstances surrounding the accident.
The injured include an e-rickshaw driver and passengers who were travelling in the vehicle when the car allegedly crashed into it.
High-speed car hits multiple vehicles
According to preliminary information, the Tiago EV was moving at a high speed when it collided with several vehicles on Bahadur Ke Road.
An e-rickshaw driver who was injured in the accident said that the car was approaching at a considerable speed before directly hitting his vehicle.
He claimed that two passengers were travelling in his e-rickshaw at the time of the collision and that he sustained serious injuries in the crash.
Allegations of driver being under influence of intoxicants
Following the accident, allegations were raised that the car driver was under the influence of intoxicants while driving.
However, these claims have not yet been independently confirmed, and the driver's condition at the time of the accident remains subject to investigation.
CCTV footage of the incident has emerged, providing a visual record of the collision.
Police detain driver, investigation underway
Following the accident, police reached the spot and took the car driver into custody.
Officials said that an investigation into the incident is underway to establish the circumstances that led to the collision.
The injured were reported to have sustained injuries in the crash, while further details regarding their medical condition and the action taken against the driver are awaited.
Police are expected to examine the CCTV footage and other evidence as part of the investigation.