Bhubaneswar, Oct 12: Panic gripped the Kesura area along the Cuttack-Puri Bypass in Bhubaneswar on Monday after a speeding car allegedly went out of control and hit five to six motorcycles in a series of collisions, leaving several bike riders injured.
According to eyewitnesses, the car was being driven rashly before it rammed into the motorcycles one after another. The multiple-vehicle crash created chaos on the busy road, drawing the attention of local residents and commuters.
Following the accident, the driver allegedly abandoned the car on the road and attempted to escape by boarding a bus. However, locals reportedly intercepted him and assaulted him at the spot, triggering tension in the area.
On receiving information, police personnel rushed to the scene and rescued the driver from the crowd. They subsequently brought the situation under control. The incident disrupted normal activity in the locality for some time as residents gathered near the accident site.
Local residents alleged that the driver was under the influence of alcohol while driving. However, the allegation is yet to be officially confirmed.
Police have detained the driver and initiated an investigation into the incident. Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances leading to the crash and verify the allegations of rash driving and possible intoxication.
The condition of the injured riders and the extent of damage to the vehicles were not immediately available.
The incident has once again raised concerns over road safety and reckless driving on busy stretches of Bhubaneswar. Police are expected to take appropriate action based on the findings of the investigation.
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