Scorpio falls on pedestrians after colliding with the divider, elderly dies
An elderly man was killed and several others injured when a speeding Scorpio collided with a divider and fell on pedestrians in Ghazipur, Delhi.
In Ghazipur, Delhi, a speeding Scorpio vehicle lost control, collided with a divider, and subsequently fell onto a group of pedestrians, resulting in the death of an elderly man and several injuries to others. The accident occurred at around 6 AM when the victims were returning from work at Ghazipur Mandi. The deceased has been identified as Pak Coram Ali from the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
Five individuals, aged between 22 and 25, were traveling in the Scorpio when the incident took place. Eyewitness accounts indicate that the vehicle was traveling at high speed and crashed into the divider before overturning onto the footpath where the pedestrians were walking. Local police promptly arrived at the scene, took possession of the body for post-mortem, and initiated a case against the driver.
The police have commenced an investigation into the accident, focusing on the circumstances that led to the driver losing control of the vehicle. They are likely to examine speed limits, potential recklessness on part of the driver, and whether any mechanical failure may have contributed to the tragic incident. This occurrence highlights ongoing concerns regarding road safety in urban areas, particularly for vulnerable pedestrians.