High-Speed Scorpio Hits Pedestrians in Patna, Leaving Six Injured
A speeding Scorpio in Patna injured six pedestrians, with three in serious condition, after the vehicle overturned during the incident.
Patna, October 19 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic accident occurred late Sunday night in Patna, Bihar, when a speeding Scorpio SUV struck several pedestrians on Atal Path. Following the collision, the vehicle lost control, flipped over, and landed approximately 80 meters away. A motorcyclist passing by was also caught in the chaos. Reports indicate that between six and seven individuals sustained injuries, with several in critical condition.
Witnesses described the vehicle as traveling at a high speed, and it is alleged that the driver was recklessly attempting to flee the scene after hitting the pedestrians. The aftermath of the crash was chaotic, with injured individuals lying on the road and debris scattered, including broken glass from the vehicle and personal belongings of the victims. Local residents and police quickly intervened to transport the injured to nearby private hospitals.
Among the injured is Ranveer Kumar, who is currently in the ICU of a hospital in Patna. He shared that he and six others were walking home after enjoying the Durga Puja festival when the overturning Scorpio struck them. Ranveer’s mother, Sunita, recounted that she had spoken to her sons, Ranveer and Mohit, around 10 to 10:30 PM, when they informed her they were on their way home. Shortly after, she received a call from Mohit, revealing that Ranveer had been involved in an accident.
Sunita expressed her distress, stating, “Around midnight, my younger son Mohit called to say that his brother had an accident. Mohit sustained minor injuries, but Ranveer is seriously hurt and in the ICU.” According to Mohit, the vehicle involved was either a black Scorpio or a Thar. Meanwhile, the Patliputra police are actively investigating the incident, gathering information about the cause of the crash and the driver involved.
