Bhubaneswar: A chain of accidents near Unit-2 petrol pump in Bhubaneswar left three people grievously injured on Sunday. The incident, which involved multiple vehicles, caused panic in the area, highlighting the growing concerns over rash driving in the city.
According to eyewitnesses, the series accident began when a car rammed into an auto-rickshaw from behind. As per initial reports, the driver of the car was allegedly driving the vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Following closely, two more cars also collided into each other and other vehicles in the area, leading to the series of accidents. Moments later, another speeding car lost control and crashed through the gate of a nearby government quarter, ultimately ploughing into the house premises.
“The driver of the car was drunk. He was unable to stand properly. Some cars and auto-rickshaw were parked on the roadside when the car hit them,” said a local resident.
Another eye-witness said, “The car driver came from AG square. Another car was parked near the footpath. We were standing near auto-rickshaw. The impact was so severe that several persons have sustained multiple injuries. I was standing near my house and one auto-rickshaw driver has sustained critical injuries.”
The impact of the collision left three individuals injured, who were immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is said to be critical.
The driver of the car that breached the government quarter’s gate has been detained by the police for questioning. Authorities have launched an investigation into the matter to determine the exact cause of the accident and whether over-speeding or negligence was involved.
The incident has raised concerns among local residents about the need for stricter traffic monitoring and the installation of speed breakers in the area to prevent such mishaps in the future.
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