Bhopal, August 19: A tragic accident occurred in the Kolar area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, when a drunken young man driving an Innova car collided with several people, including a 35-year-old man riding a scooter. The incident resulted in the man’s death, while his son sustained serious injuries.
According to police reports, the accident happened late Tuesday night near Ankit Complex, as Shubham Awasthi and his son Madhav were riding their scooter.
Sanjay Soni, the SHO of Kolar police station, stated that the 21-year-old driver was intoxicated at the time of the incident. Before hitting the scooter, the speeding vehicle struck several pedestrians on the road. The scooter was severely damaged, and both father and son were thrown away from the scene.
Police revealed that the accused had borrowed the car from an acquaintance to attend a party. Empty bottles of alcohol, disposable cups, and condoms were found in the vehicle. The airbags deployed upon impact, preventing the driver from sustaining serious injuries.
Local residents expressed their anger over the incident and beat the accused after apprehending him. The crowd also damaged the vehicle.
Upon receiving information about the incident, police arrived at the scene and rescued the driver from the enraged mob before taking him into custody.
Soni mentioned that investigations related to the accident are ongoing, and eyewitnesses are being questioned. Meanwhile, Shubham Awasthi was rushed to the hospital but was declared dead by doctors. His body has been sent for post-mortem and will be handed over to his family afterward. His son Madhav is receiving treatment for severe injuries.
The police have initiated an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident.
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