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Woman Student’s SUV Hits Bikers and Pole in Chandigarh
A woman driving an SUV allegedly hit two people on a motorcycle in Chandigarh.
The crash happened late Monday night in an area called Dhanas.
One rider, Ansh, badly hurt his leg and suffered several fractures.
Police said the driver lost control of the vehicle.
After the first crash, she became frightened.
Police said she pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes.
The SUV continued moving and hit a transformer pole.
Local residents stopped her and recorded videos of the incident.
A Mahindra Thar allegedly struck two motorcycle riders at Dhanas, Chandigarh, late Monday night.
One injured rider, identified as Ansh, suffered multiple leg fractures and is receiving treatment.
Police said the woman driver lost control of the red SUV after the collision.
The driver allegedly pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes while panicking.
The SUV then hit a transformer pole before locals stopped the woman.
- Who
- A woman student driving a Mahindra Thar allegedly struck two motorcycle riders, including a rider identified as Ansh.
- What
- The SUV hit the motorcycle and then rammed into a transformer pole; one rider suffered multiple leg fractures.
- Where
- Dhanas, Chandigarh.
- When
- Late Monday night.
- Why
- Police said the woman allegedly lost control and, after panicking, pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes.
Key facts
- Vehicle
- Red Mahindra Thar SUV
- Location
- Dhanas, Chandigarh
- Injured
- Two motorcycle riders were involved; Ansh suffered multiple leg fractures.
- Driver
- A woman student and Sector 38 resident, according to the report
- Secondary impact
- The SUV hit a transformer pole after the motorcycle collision.
- Police account
- The driver allegedly pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes after panicking.
- Aftermath
- Residents stopped the woman, and several people filmed her.
Quotes
Inspector Ashok
Station House Officer of the Sarangpur police station in Chandigarh
“After the collision, the woman panicked. She pressed the accelerator instead of the brakes, following which the vehicle continued moving and rammed into a transformer pole. Locals then stopped her, with the vehicle eventually halting due to the hit.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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