A late-night crash near Malkapur Chungi in Roorkee, Haridwar district, left 5 people seriously injured after a car allegedly driven by an intoxicated man struck vehicles and pedestrians. The car came to a halt only after hitting a pickup on the Solani river bridge.
The injured people were taken to Civil Hospital Roorkee after local residents alerted the police. The driver was taken into custody, and officers seized the vehicle for further legal action.
What happened before the crash
According to the reported account, the man had been drinking with friends on Thursday night. He later drove to a snack shop near Malkapur Chungi to buy food to accompany the alcohol.
Several girls were standing near the shop and talking among themselves. The driver allegedly made an objectionable gesture and passed inappropriate remarks. The girls and local residents objected to his behaviour.
The man then got back into his car and sped away, according to the account. The vehicle travelled from Malkapur Chungi towards the Solani river bridge, creating panic along the route.
Multiple collisions on the highway
During the drive, the car hit e-rickshaws, another 4-wheeler and people walking on the road. The collisions caused serious injuries to 5 people and disrupted traffic in the area.
The vehicle finally stopped after crashing into a small pickup, locally described as a “chhota haathi”, near the Solani river bridge. Residents immediately informed the police and helped ensure that the injured were taken for medical care.
Police action
Police reached the scene, transported the injured to Civil Hospital Roorkee and took the alleged driver into custody. The vehicle has been taken into possession as officers proceed with legal action.
The available account does not provide the identities of the injured people, the driver or the girls involved. It also does not state the specific charges registered in the case.
Conclusion
The reported incident left 5 people seriously injured in Roorkee after a car allegedly driven after drinking struck road users and vehicles. Police have taken the driver into custody and are continuing legal proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where did the crash take place?
The crash occurred near Malkapur Chungi in Roorkee, Haridwar district, and the car stopped near the Solani river bridge.
Q. How many people were injured?
The incident left 5 people seriously injured.
Q. Which vehicles and road users were hit?
The car struck e-rickshaws, a 4-wheeler and pedestrians.
Q. Where were the injured taken?
Police and local residents sent the injured to Civil Hospital Roorkee.
Q. What happened to the driver?
Police took the alleged driver into custody and seized the vehicle for further legal action.
