Archive · 25 Jan 2026
Skoda Crashes into Guardrail During Kolkata Parade Rehearsal
A blue Skoda Octavia car crashed into guardrails on Red Road in Kolkata during the practice for the Republic Day parade.
The accident happened at 7:35 AM on Saturday, just before the rehearsals were to start.
The driver, a college student, was detained by the police.
No one was hurt, but the car didn't have the right papers.
The police are checking if there were any security mistakes.
Some people think the driver was trying to avoid the barricades and crashed because the car couldn't turn properly.
The police are looking at CCTV footage and talking to witnesses to find out what happened.
A blue Skoda Octavia crashed into guardrails on Red Road during Republic Day parade rehearsals.
The accident occurred at 7:35 AM on Saturday, half an hour before the rehearsals were to start.
The driver, a college student, was detained by the police.
No injuries were reported, but the incident raised security concerns in a high-alert zone.
The car lacked valid insurance and pollution control certificates, and the police are investigating potential security lapses.
- Who
- College student driving a blue Skoda Octavia
- What
- Car crashed into guardrails during Republic Day parade rehearsals
- When
- 7:35 AM on Saturday
- Where
- Near Kolkata’s Red Road
- Why
- Driver attempted to flee from police signals and possibly misjudged the turn due to the high turning radius of the car
Police Perspective
Driver's Relative
Reason for Crash
Police Perspective
The driver attempted to flee from police signals and crashed into the guardrails.
Driver's Relative
The driver was going out for a cup of tea and may have misjudged the turn due to the high turning radius of the car.
- Location
- Near Kolkata’s Red Road
- Date
- Saturday morning
- Event
- Republic Day parade rehearsals
- Vehicle Status
- Seized
- Driver Status
- Detained for questioning
- Vehicle Documents
- No valid insurance or PUC certificate
- Injuries
- None reported
- Time of Incident
- 7:35 AM
- Vehicle Model
- Blue Skoda Octavia
- Driver
- College student
Sources
Speeding luxury car crashes into guardrail near Kolkata’s Red Road during Republic Day rehearsal
Speeding luxury car rams into guardrail during R-Day rehearsals in Kolkata
Skoda hits R-Day rehearsal barricade, student detained for high alert zone breach - Telegraph India
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Heavy security, traffic curbs announced for R- Day parade
