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Speeding Tata Tiago EV Hits Six Vehicles in Ludhiana
A white electric car crashed into several vehicles on a road in Ludhiana.
The crash happened on September 24 and was recorded by a camera.
The car hit a bicycle, a motorcycle, an Activa scooter and two e-rickshaws.
A motorcyclist was thrown into the air and landed about 30 feet away.
One e-rickshaw turned over during the crash.
Five people were hurt and taken to a hospital.
Jatinder Pal Singh was identified in one report as an injured e-rickshaw driver.
Another report described Jatinder as a pedestrian with a broken leg and serious head injuries.
Police detained the car driver and are investigating whether speeding or intoxication played a role.
A white Tata Tiago EV crashed into six vehicles on Bahadurke Road in Ludhiana on September 24.
The vehicles specifically identified included a bicycle, motorcycle, Activa scooter and two e-rickshaws.
CCTV footage showed the impact throwing a motorcyclist into the air and overturning an e-rickshaw.
Five people were injured and taken to hospital, although reports differed about Jatinder’s identity and injuries.
Police took the car driver into custody while investigating alleged speeding and possible intoxication.
- Who
- The Tata Tiago EV driver and people using a bicycle, motorcycle, Activa scooter and e-rickshaws were involved; five people were injured.
- What
- A Tata Tiago EV collided with six vehicles, throwing a motorcyclist into the air and overturning an e-rickshaw.
- Where
- Bahadurke Road in Ludhiana, Punjab, India.
- When
- Thursday, September 24, at approximately 4:00 to 4:35 p.m.
- Why
- The cause remains under investigation; witnesses alleged high speed and possible intoxication.
Reported Allegations
Police Investigation
Cause of the crash
Reported Allegations
Jatinder Pal Singh reportedly said the car was traveling at about 100 to 120 kilometres per hour and alleged that the driver may have been intoxicated.
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the collision, examining CCTV footage and assessing the driver's condition through medical examination; the intoxication allegation has not been independently established.
Jatinder’s identity and injuries
Reported Allegations
One report identified Jatinder as a pedestrian who suffered a fractured leg and serious head injuries.
Police Investigation
Another report identified Jatinder Pal Singh as the driver of one of the struck e-rickshaws; the available reports do not resolve the discrepancy.
How the driver was apprehended
Reported Allegations
One account said the driver was stopped and apprehended by locals after the car came to a halt.
Police Investigation
Other reports said police took the driver into custody as part of their investigation.
Key facts
- Location
- Bahadurke Road, Ludhiana, Punjab, India
- Vehicle
- White Tata Tiago EV
- Reported time
- Approximately 4:00 to 4:35 p.m. on September 24
- Vehicles involved
- Reports described six vehicles, specifically naming a bicycle, motorcycle, Activa scooter and two e-rickshaws
- Injuries
- Five people were injured and taken to hospital
- Reported speed
- Approximately 100 to 120 kilometres per hour, according to Jatinder Pal Singh
- Police action
- The driver was taken into police custody and Salem Tabri police began an investigation
Sources
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