UP: Minor driven Mahindra Thar hits several vehicles, knocks down woman; Video surfaces

A shocking incident unfolded in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, when a Mahindra Thar, allegedly driven by a minor, nearly ran over a woman after crashing into a house gate. The terrifying moment, captured on CCTV, was shared widely on the social media platform X on Monday, September 16. The video shows the woman narrowly escaping the vehicle’s tires by mere inches, a lucky twist of fate that saved her from serious injury.

Incident caught on camera

The incident took place on Sunday, September 15, when the Mahindra Thar rammed into a house’s gate in a residential area. In the CCTV footage, a woman can be seen walking in front of the house moments before the crash. As she turned back to check what happened, the Thar suddenly moved towards her, knocking her to the ground. The SUV continued moving, almost running her over. Her leg was visibly close to the vehicle’s tires, but fortunately, she escaped without being crushed.

सहारनपुर के थाना सदर बाज़ार क्षेत्र के नवीन नगर में नाबालिक बच्चे द्वारा थार जीप का कहर

कई लोगों को तेज रफ्तार थार ने टक्कर मारी और एक महिला घायल हो गई @Uppolice @saharanpurpol @dgpup @digsaharanpur @adgzonemeerut @igrangemeerut @ChiefSecyUP @homeupgov @myogiadityanath @News18UP pic.twitter.com/HwZSEIpdGZ

— Shahbaz Khan (@Shahbazkhan9557) September 16, 2024

Police reaction and investigation

Following the viral spread of the video, local police responded by stating that no official complaint or FIR had been filed in connection with the incident. They assured the public that if a formal complaint is lodged, they will thoroughly investigate the matter and take necessary legal action.

While the video claims the driver was a minor, this information has not been independently verified.