About 6 to 7 passengers travelling in a tempo were injured when it collided with a Swift car near Shyampur crossing in Rishikesh on Tuesday. one of the injured passengers was reported to be in serious condition and is receiving treatment under medical supervision.
The injured passengers were reportedly residents of Gujarat. Emergency services and police reached the location after receiving information about the crash. The injured were taken to the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) for treatment.
Vehicles involved in the Rishikesh crash
The collision involved a Delhi-registered Swift, bearing registration number DL 4C BA 7129, and a Haridwar-registered tempo, bearing registration number UK 14T A 4735. Both vehicles suffered damage in the impact.
The force of the crash caused panic among people travelling in the tempo. The available report describes the Swift as travelling at high speed, but the precise cause of the collision has not yet been established.
Police action and investigation
Police said the Swift driver was allegedly found intoxicated at the scene. Officers took the driver into custody, arrested him and sent him for a medical examination.
The medical test and ongoing police inquiry are expected to help establish whether intoxication or any other factor contributed to the crash. No court finding on responsibility has been reported.
The immediate priority remains treatment for the injured, particularly the passenger whose condition was described as serious. Police are continuing to examine the circumstances surrounding the collision near Shyampur crossing.
Conclusion
The crash left about 6 to 7 tempo passengers injured, including one person in serious condition. Police have arrested the Swift driver and are investigating the circumstances after sending him for medical testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the accident happen?
The collision took place near Shyampur crossing in Rishikesh.
Q. How many people were injured?
About 6 to 7 tempo passengers were injured. one passenger was reported to be in serious condition.
Q. Where were the injured taken?
Police took the injured to AIIMS for treatment.
Q. Which vehicles were involved?
The crash involved a Swift with registration number DL 4C BA 7129 and a tempo with registration number UK 14T A 4735.
Q. What action did police take against the Swift driver?
Police arrested the driver after allegedly finding him intoxicated and sent him for a medical examination.
Q. Has the cause of the collision been confirmed?
No. Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash.
