A horrific accident rocked Mumbai’s eastern suburbs early Saturday morning when a speeding car veered onto a footpath on LBS Marg in Ghatkopar, crashing into four pedestrians and leaving one in critical condition, police reported. The incident, which occurred around 6:30 am, has sparked outrage amid suspicions that the driver was intoxicated, with liquor bottles recovered from the vehicle.
CCTV footage captured the chilling moment when the car lost control, plowing into the unsuspecting victims. After the crash, two women and a man were seen exiting the vehicle, but the man, believed to be the driver, fled the scene. The two women were promptly taken into custody by the police, who are now combing the area for the absconding suspect. Authorities are in the process of registering a case, with preliminary investigations pointing to possible alcohol-fueled recklessness.
The discovery of liquor bottles in the car has intensified public anger, with residents demanding stricter enforcement against drunk driving. “This is a busy area, and people walk here every day. How can someone be so reckless?” said Priya Sharma, a local shopkeeper near the accident site. The critically injured victim is receiving urgent medical attention, while the other three are being treated for serious injuries.
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The police are analyzing the CCTV footage to identify the fugitive driver and establish the sequence of events leading to the crash. Early reports suggest the car was traveling at a dangerously high speed, raising questions about road safety measures on LBS Marg, a bustling thoroughfare. The incident has reignited calls for enhanced traffic monitoring and tougher penalties for drunk driving in Mumbai, a city grappling with frequent road accidents.
As the investigation unfolds, authorities are urging witnesses to come forward with any information that could help apprehend the suspect. The accident serves as a grim reminder of the dangers of reckless driving, leaving the Ghatkopar community shaken and the victims’ families anxiously awaiting updates on their recovery.
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