2 Delhi MLAs among several injured after car jumps divider, slams into SUV
An out-of-control car crashed through a divider at Delhi's ITO on Sunday evening. The vehicle then collided head-on with an SUV carrying two Members of the Legislative Assembly. Anil Jha and Abhay Patil sustained minor injuries in the accident near the PWD office. Both MLAs were promptly shifted to LNJP Hospital for medical observation. The collision caused significant damage and required the…
New Delhi witnessed a road accident at the ITO traffic signal near the old Police Headquarters on Sunday evening. The incident involved a Swift car that crashed through a divider and collided head-on with another SUV. Both vehicles sustained extensive damage, particularly to the front sections.
The accident occurred around 9:30 PM near the PWD office when the Swift car, driven by Ashutosh Pandey, reportedly lost control and jumped the divider. The car crossed over to the opposite lane before crashing into the Innova, which was carrying Anil Jha, the sitting MLA from Kirari Vidhan Sabha, and Abhay Patil, an MLA from Karnataka.
All occupants of the SUV were injured but sustained minor injuries and were transported to LNJP Hospital. They are currently in stable condition. Ashutosh Pandey, the Swift car driver, also sustained minor injuries and expressed that he is fine.
The incident took place in front of the old Police Headquarters, drawing a significant police response. The police and the Fire Brigade worked together to remove the damaged vehicles from the road and restore traffic flow.
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