One person was killed and at least 16 injured after a speeding luxury car rammed into roadside food stalls in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, police said on Saturday.
The incident occurred near Kharbas Circle in the Patrakar Colony police station area on Friday night, said a police officer, adding that the Audi car involved was allegedly racing with another vehicle when the driver, said to be inebriated, lost control and hit a road divider. The car then hit at least 10 stalls on the roadside, and ran over more than 16 people.
“The car hit over 10 stalls, ran over more than 16 people and finally stopped after crashing into a tree about 100 metres away,” said Station House Officer (SHO) Madan Kadwasra, adding that another car overturned due to the impact.
One person was killed, who has been identified as Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara. Bairwa worked as a helper at a food stall.
Four others injured were referred to SMS Hospital in critical condition, while several others were admitted to Jaipuria Hospital. Three of them were discharged after first aid, Kadwasra said.
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The Audi driver was identified as Dinesh Rinwa, a businessman. Police said he managed to flee the spot along with two others, leaving behind the car, which he had bought three months ago. The car has been seized and mobile phones were recovered from it, police said.
However, one of the occupants of the car was caught by locals and handed over to police. The accused were all allegedly intoxicated.
Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the incident, saying” “The road accident in Jaipur’s Patrakar Colony is extremely tragic and heart-wrenching. Instructions have been given to ensure prompt and proper treatment of all the injured.”
Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar, who visited the injured at Jaipuria Hospital and SMS Trauma Centre, said doctors and medical staff had been directed to provide the best possible and timely treatment to all injured citizens.
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