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Speeding Car Rams into Durga Puja Procession, Injuring Six in Prayagraj
3 Oct
Summary
- Speeding car crashed into Durga Puja immersion procession
- 6 people injured, including bike rider with leg fracture
- Driver identified as Mukesh Saroj, a car mechanic
- Procession successfully completed idol immersion after incident
On Tuesday, a disturbing incident unfolded in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, as a speeding and uncontrolled car crashed into a Durga Puja immersion procession, leaving six people injured. The accident, which was captured on CCTV, shows the vehicle striking a bike before plowing into a crowd of people dancing to DJ music.
Among the injured is Lal Mohammad, the bike rider, who sustained a leg fracture and is currently receiving treatment at a local hospital. Five other individuals in the procession were also hurt, including three women named Sanjana, Pooja, and Lalita, who are being treated at SRN Hospital, Medical College. One of the women has suffered a leg fracture, while the remaining two sustained minor injuries. The rest of the injured were released after receiving first aid.
