A tragic incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Pimpri Chinchwad city as a woman walking along the roadside suffered injuries after being struck by a speeding car. The collision, which occurred in the Hinjawadi area on Tuesday afternoon, left the victim severely injured, prompting swift action to rush her to a nearby hospital. Disturbing visuals capturing the accident scene soon made rounds on social media, drawing attention to the harrowing ordeal.
The heart-wrenching incident was captured by a nearby CCTV camera, revealing the moment when the woman was crossing the road and was suddenly struck by the fast-moving car. The impact of the collision sent her flying into the air before she crashed violently onto the ground. Concerned bystanders immediately rushed to her aid, finding her lying motionless on the roadside, amid the chaos and shock of the accident.
VIDEO | A woman was thrown in the air and seriously injured after being hit by a speeding car in Pimpri Chinchwad city of Maharashtra.
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The incident is said to have happened on June 12 at the Swaraj Chowk in MIDC Bhosari Police Station limits. The woman was later taken to the… pic.twitter.com/uyoLuB2L51
Official reports indicated that the incident occurred on June 12 near Swaraj Chowk within the MIDC Bhosari Police Station jurisdiction. The injured woman, identified as Rekha, was promptly taken to the hospital by the driver of the car. Currently, she is receiving medical treatment and is reported to be in stable condition, although the extent of her injuries remains a concern.
Providing insights into the ongoing investigation, Pimpri-Chinchwad Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Shivaji Pawar stated, "In an accident involving a white Wagon R, the victim Rekha sustained injuries yesterday between 3.30-4 pm. She is stable now." The authorities swiftly apprehended the 24-year-old driver responsible for the collision and seized the vehicle as part of the investigation process.
Contrary to initial speculation, the police confirmed that the driver of the car was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Preliminary assessments suggest that the driver may have lost control of the vehicle, leading to the unfortunate collision with the pedestrian. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the full circumstances surrounding the incident and to ensure accountability for the injuries caused.
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