Feb 12 • 10:49 UTC 🇮🇳 India Aaj Tak (Hindi)

The wedding procession was ready to go, a speeding car ran over 9 band members

A speeding car in Kannauj, India, ran over nine band members during a wedding march, causing chaos and multiple injuries.

In a tragic incident in the Chhibramau area of Kannauj district, a speeding and uncontrolled car collided with a band trailer during a wedding procession, resulting in nine band members being run over. The incident occurred on Wednesday night in the Sarai Sundar neighborhood while the band was performing and adding to the festive atmosphere of the wedding. The sudden and violent collision caused widespread panic as guests and bystanders reacted to the chaos unfolding around them.

Emergency services quickly attended to the scene, transporting the injured individuals to the 100-bed hospital in Chhibramau for immediate medical care. Despite the prompt response, doctors reported that six of the injured band members were in serious condition and required transfer to a higher-level medical facility for advanced treatment. The accident not only demonstrated the dangers posed by reckless driving but also disrupted a joyous occasion for many families involved in the wedding celebration.

The driver of the car fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle, while the band trailer and musical instruments were left severely damaged, littering the road with debris. Authorities, including police from the local police station, swiftly arrived to manage the aftermath and investigate the incident, which has raised concerns about road safety measures, especially in areas hosting large gatherings and festive events.

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