Drunk driver hits car creates chaos on Delhi-Meerut Highway, flees after abusive outburst, video goes viral

New Delhi: On the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, renowned for its focus on reducing accidents and enhancing road safety, an unsettling incident occurred on the night of August 25. A video that has recently surfaced shows a staggering individual who had parked his XUV 300 in the middle of the expressway, allegedly due to a malfunction. However, the situation quickly escalated.

Drunken driver’s disruptive behavior

The video, shared on social media, captures the individual visibly intoxicated, claiming that his vehicle was out of order. Despite his explanations, the situation took a turn for the worse when the driver began to aggressively hit his car and use abusive language before fleeing the scene. The car in question bears the registration number UP14FK1417.

#Ghaziabad जिस हाइवे पर हादसे कम कर चिराग बचाने की हैडलाइन मैनेजमेंट होती है, ये उसी दिल्ली मेरठ एक्सप्रेस-वे की तस्वीर है, एक्सप्रेस-वे के बीच मे शराब के नशे में धुत XUV 300 कार को बीच मे लगाकर लड़खड़ा रहे थे, एक राहगीर ने वजह पूछी तो कार खराब होना बताया बाद में वीडियो बनाने पर… pic.twitter.com/u8FcWFpq5O

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The incident has drawn significant attention, highlighting not only the dangers of drunk driving but also the potential risks posed by such reckless behavior on major highways. The expressway, which is typically monitored for safety and traffic management, witnessed this alarming display of irresponsibility, raising concerns about the effectiveness of current safety measures.

Call for enhanced enforcement and awareness

This episode underscores the need for stricter enforcement of road safety regulations and greater public awareness about the hazards of driving under the influence. Authorities are urged to take a closer look at how such incidents can be prevented in the future, ensuring that safety protocols are adhered to and that drunk driving does not jeopardize public safety.