A horrifying road rage incident unfolded on the streets of Lucknow as a Hyundai i20 car collided with a scooty and dragged it for nearly one kilometer, leaving two riders seriously injured. Visuals from the shocking incident, which occurred on Kisan Path under the PGI police station jurisdiction, have gone viral on social media.
Shocking Footage Captures the Incident
A video shared by journalist Sanjay Tripathi on X shows the Hyundai car speeding along a flyover, sparks flying as the scooty remained lodged in the car’s bonnet. Despite desperate attempts by fellow commuters to signal the driver to stop, the car continued moving unstoppably through the city roads. The video highlights the intensity of the collision, which left the two-wheeler severely damaged.
WATCH THE VIRAL VIDEO OF LUCKNOW ROAD RAGE:
“आधा किलोमीटर तक घिसटती रही स्कूटी”
लखनऊ में तेज रफ्तार कार ने स्कूटी को मारी जोरदार टक्कर। हादसे में स्कूटी सवार दो लोग गंभीर रूप से हुए घायल। हादसे के बाद कार के आगे बोनट के नीचे फंसी स्कूटी। लगभग आधा किलोमीटर तक कार चालक घसीटता रहा स्कूटी। राहगीरों ने कार चालक को रोकने का… pic.twitter.com/p9SXoO7h8O
— SANJAY TRIPATHI (@sanjayjourno) November 22, 2024
Injuries and Police Intervention
The scooty riders sustained serious injuries and were rushed to CHC Hospital in Mohanlalganj for treatment. Lucknow Police quickly responded to the widely circulated footage, confirming that both vehicles involved in the incident had been seized.
Driver Arrested
The car driver, identified as Chandra Prakash, a resident of Prayagraj, has been arrested in connection with the incident. Local reports indicate that he was driving at a high speed when the accident occurred, raising questions about reckless driving and road safety in the city.
Authorities Urge Caution on Roads
This incident has once again highlighted the dangers of high-speed driving and the need for stricter enforcement of traffic regulations. Authorities have urged commuters to exercise caution and report reckless behavior on the roads to prevent such accidents in the future.