New Delhi: A shocking incident has come to light from Keralas Kochi during a test drive involving two luxury Mercedes-Benz cars on Saturday. The high-performance AMG models, renowned for their sleek design and aggressive styling, crashed head-on into each other after losing control on Willingdon Island Road, directly in front of the Kendriya Vidyalaya ground. In the chaos of the collision, one of the luxury cars also made contact with a third vehicle, which was being driven by an unsuspecting civilian, according to a police officers report.A high-speed accident occurred when the GT 63 S E, piloted by a female driver, approached the old railway tracks elevated section on the roadside. Losing traction, the vehicle careened out of control and initially struck a civilians car traveling ahead. In an attempt to mitigate the damage, the driver veered sharply to the right, unfortunately colliding with an oncoming SL55 Roadster, which was being test-driven by a male driver traveling in the opposite direction.Take a look at the video: The GT 63 S E, driven by a woman, was speeding toward a nearby railway gate when it lost control after hitting an elevated section of an old railway track. It first collided with a civilians vehicle, and to avoid further damage, the driver swerved right, crashing into an SL55… pic.twitter.com/GgzN03Uhnl— Prateek Singh (@Prateek34381357) August 26, 2024Injuries and vehicle damageThe collision resulted in extensive damage to both vehicles, with the GT 63 S Es front end suffering catastrophic destruction. The SL55 Roadster also sustained significant damage, with its front wheel detaching entirely upon impact. The female driver of the GT 63 S E incurred severe injuries and was rushed to a nearby private hospital for medical attention, according to the officers report. A police officer from the Harbour Police Station provided an update on the incident, saying: “We arrived at the scene after being informed about the incident and moved the damaged cars to the police station. A case has been registered regarding the incident.”Mercedes-Benzs high-performance duoAn automotive expert identified the vehicles involved in the accident as two high-end variants from Mercedes-Benz: the AMG SL55 Roadster and the AMG GT 63 S E Performance, both renowned for their exceptional performance and luxury features.The Mercedes-Benz AMG SL55 Roadster is a luxurious 4-seater convertible, powered by a 3982 CC engine and available in the striking Hyper Blue Metallic color, with a starting price of Rs 2.44 crore in India. In contrast, the Mercedes-Benz AMG GT 63 S E is a 4-seater sedan, also equipped with the same 3982 CC engine and is priced at Rs 3.30 crore onwards, including road taxes, the expert noted.
