- By Imran Zafar
- Sat, 21 Sep 2024 08:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Several people were injured in Lucknow on Friday night when a speeding car, allegedly driven by a drunk man, struck multiple pedestrians in the Rumi Gate area. The driver, who also hit an e-rickshaw during his attempt to flee, was arrested by the police under relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) and his vehicle was seized. Five individuals sustained injuries and several vehicles were damaged in the chaos.
According to eyewitnesses, the incident began when the driver of a speeding Creta car hit a pedestrian near Rumi Gate and fled. He continued to strike more pedestrians, injuring three near the Clock Tower and later collided with an e-rickshaw.
Locals attempted to stop the vehicle, leading to a chase that ended near Chhota Imambara, where the enraged crowd caught the driver, assaulted him and vandalised his car. A video of the dramatic incident has since gone viral on social media.
VIDEO | A speeding SUV hit several people in Lucknow's Rumi Gate area late last night. Angry crowd beat up the driver and vandalised the car. The situation was brought under control by the police later.#LucknowNews #UPNews #UttarPradeshNews
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) September 21, 2024
(Source: Third Party)
(Full video… pic.twitter.com/DrIkJ5avJb
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Police officials arrived at the scene shortly after the incident, restored order and transported the injured to a hospital for treatment. They confirmed that the driver appeared intoxicated and liquor bottles were found inside the car.
Police stated that the driver and the vehicle were taken into custody and the injured were rushed to the hospital for further treatment. A case has been registered at Thakurganj Police Station and further legal action is being pursued, an official said.