The quiet night in Chandauli, Eastern Uttar Pradesh, turned chaotic when a high-speed, out-of-control Scorpio rammed into several vehicles on the street. This incident unfolded around 10 PM in the Mughalsarai Kotwali region's Padav area. A cyclist lost his life, while two others remain in critical condition, painting a picture of terror across the locality.
Witnesses described the black Scorpio as a deadly missile, losing control and crashing first into a cyclist, causing severe injuries. It then smashed into two e-rickshaws and an auto, even a nearby car was not spared, leaving its front severely damaged. Within moments, multiple vehicles lay wrecked, causing panic on the street.
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The deceased cyclist, identified as Irshad, was rushed to the hospital with the help of local residents, but the doctors declared him dead. The two other critically injured were transferred to Varanasi's BHU Trauma Center. Several others suffered minor injuries in the accident.
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Curiosity and concern drew a large crowd to the scene post-crash. The condition of the Scorpio clearly indicated a disastrous high-speed, negligent driving incident. Inside the vehicle, remnants like plastic cups, snack packets, and water bottles suggested that the driver had company, and alcohol was consumed. Police are investigating the number of occupants involved during the incident.
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Angry locals vandalized the Scorpio in the heat of the moment. Officers from a nearby police booth promptly arrived to control the situation. The drunken driver was detained, and the wrecked vehicle was seized by the authorities.
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The identified driver, Harish from Varanasi, is now in custody as legal actions unfold against him. Post-incident, police collaborated with locals to clear damaged vehicles from the road, restoring traffic flow.
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Deputy SP Arun Kumar Singh confirmed that the black Scorpio in Mughalsarai had damaged three to four vehicles at the Padav crossroad around 10 PM, resulting in one fatality and three severe injuries. The vehicle has been seized, and the driver arrested as investigations continue.
