One pedestrian was killed and at least 15 others were injured after a speeding Audi car rammed into people and roadside stalls in Rajasthan’s capital Jaipur on Friday night, police said.
According to officials, the luxury car lost control at high speed, first hitting a road divider before ploughing through food carts and roadside stalls over a stretch of nearly 30 metres. The vehicle finally crashed into a tree and came to a halt. Several parked vehicles were also damaged, while visuals from the spot showed broken food carts scattered across the road and the Audi left completely mangled due to the impact.
Victims rushed to hospital
Sixteen injured pedestrians were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Of them, four were reported to be in critical condition and were referred to Sawai Man Singh Hospital. One of the injured, identified as Ramesh Bairwa, a resident of Bhilwara, later succumbed to his injuries during treatment.
Drunk occupants, one arrested
Police said there were four people inside the car at the time of the accident, all of whom were allegedly under the influence of alcohol. One accused has been arrested, while the remaining three fled the scene soon after the crash. The driver has been identified as Dinesh Ranwan, a resident of Churu district in Rajasthan. The vehicle has been seized, and search operations are underway to trace the absconding accused.
Leaders express grief
Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma expressed grief over the incident and directed officials to ensure proper medical care for the injured. Deputy Chief Minister Premchand Bairwa and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar visited the hospital to enquire about the condition of those undergoing treatment.
Police said further investigation is in progress to determine the exact sequence of events and fix responsibility.