On Wednesday, a speeding Thar vehicle allegedly ran over several people in the Malai Mandir area of New Delhi, resulting in the death of two individuals and injuries to eight others, including children. The police reported that two of the injured individuals, Munna and Sameer, passed away while receiving medical treatment at a hospital.
During a preliminary investigation, it was revealed that the driver of the Thar was overspeeding, and lost control, which led to the accident, police said, adding that the Thar has also hit 2 other vehicles.
“The injured people are undergoing treatment at the All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma Centre,” the official said.
According to police, the injured people are residents of Shiva Camp, Vasant Vihar and Ekta Vihar, RK Puram. “A Thar, 2- four wheelers and three Vendor stalls were damaged in the accident,” Delhi police said.
Police said on March 8 at 7: 30 pm, a PCR call about the incident was received at Police station Vasant Vihar, Delhi. “A Case is being registered under sections 304 A of the Indian Penal Code,” police said.