Two Injured as Speeding Car Rams Vehicles on Jaipur's Tonk Road, Driver Held
A chaotic scene unfolded on a busy stretch of Tonk Road in Jaipur on Thursday afternoon when a speeding car lost control, ramming into multiple parked vehicles before crashing into the boundary wall of a nearby mall. The violent collision left two people injured and caused significant traffic disruption for nearly an hour, according to police officials.
Details of the Accident
The incident occurred around 1 pm near the Kisan Marg red light intersection. Police reports indicate that the car, which was traveling from Bajaj Nagar towards Sanganer, was moving at high speed when the driver lost control. In quick succession, the vehicle smashed into two parked cars and three motorcycles before finally colliding with the mall's boundary wall.
ASI Ishwar Singh of the accident police station (east) confirmed that two individuals sustained injuries in the crash. "Two people sustained injuries in the accident. Their condition is stable," Singh stated, providing reassurance about the victims' medical status.
Driver Taken Into Custody
Police identified the driver as Rajesh Khandelwal, a resident of Bapu Nagar who owns the vehicle involved in the accident. Authorities took Khandelwal into custody immediately following the incident and sent him for a medical examination amid strong suspicions that he was driving under the influence of alcohol.
"The driver was taken into custody and sent for a medical examination amid suspicion that he was driving under the influence of alcohol," ASI Singh explained, outlining the initial steps in the police investigation.
Crowd Gathers and Police Response
The dramatic impact of the crash drew a substantial crowd within minutes of the accident. According to eyewitness accounts, some bystanders became agitated and allegedly attempted to assault the driver before police personnel intervened to secure the scene.
Police responded swiftly with multiple actions:
- Dispersing the gathered crowd to maintain public order
- Removing the damaged vehicles from the roadway
- Restoring normal traffic flow after nearly an hour of disruption
- Deploying a team from Bajaj Nagar police station to assist at the scene
Legal Proceedings Initiated
Police officials confirmed that they have filed a First Information Report (FIR) against the driver for his role in causing the accident. The legal proceedings will continue as investigators gather additional evidence and complete their examination of the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The incident serves as a stark reminder about the dangers of speeding and driving under the influence, particularly on busy urban roads during peak hours. Authorities continue to investigate the exact sequence of events that led to this disruptive and dangerous collision on one of Jaipur's major thoroughfares.
